Shirley'S Beans(Low-Fat, Low Cholesterol)

• 1 (2 lb.) bag red beans
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 or 2 chopped, deseeded jalapenos
• 1 or 2 carrots
• 1 or 2 Tbsp. brown sugar or honey (optional)
• 1 or 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 or 3 dashes red pepper (optional)
• 2 or 3 garlic toes (whole)

1. Soak beans overnight; drain and cover with fresh water.
2. Bring beans to boil; reduce heat.
3. Add onion, jalapeno, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, red pepper and garlic.
4. Cook for about 1 hour. While cooking, cut carrots into very small bite size pieces.
5. Cook for 30 minutes more.
6. Remove garlic toes and serve over steamed rice.
7. I also add 1 link of Healthy Choice smoked sausage (chopped) when I add the carrots.
8. Makes a very healthy, tasty meal.

red beans, yellow onion, carrots, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, red pepper, garlic

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=707081 (may not work)