Smoky Baked Beans - They're Healthy!

Today, I began my newest exercise and nutrition program.  We just released this one and it's truly a program for any and everyone!  It absolutely makes exercise fun.  I'll be completely honest, I'm a little nervous about this one!  I know it's going to be fun BUT I'm not a dancer...so I'm having a hard time loosening up to relax enough so that I enjoy the moves.  Day 1 of Country Heat dance workout is completed and I'm on my way!  The next 30 days will absolutely be good for me, I'll learn a few dance moves, enjoy the country music and learn to loosen up.  All of this while exercising to burn calories and get a great workout.  Be prepared to be amazed at my dance skills on day 30...wait who am I kidding, I'll probably still be making you laugh on day 30!  But one thing's for sure, I'm going to enjoy the next 30 days of dancing.

This program also includes the amazing portion system and nutrition guidelines that I've been using for the last 2 years.  These are the guidelines that I've followed to eat clean, lose 35 pounds, maintain my 35 pound weight loss for over 2 years and actually learn how to nourish my body.

I just had to share one of the newest recipes that are included with this.  I think that most of us LOVE baked beans, but if you look at the ingredient list on a can of baked beans from the store, you'll find this recipe is much better for us!

Smoky Baked Beans
(Recipe adapted from Country Heat nutrition plan by Beachbody)

Makes 8 servings, about ½ cup each

Container equivalents: 1 yellow, ½ purple, ½ tsp

Ingredients:
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce, no sugar added
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp all-natural liquid smoke (optional)
¾ tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp blackstrap molasses (or pure maple syrup)
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
Sea salt (to taste)
Optional – add 4 slices chopped, cooked turkey bacon (account for red container in container count)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Heat oil in ovenproof medium saucepan over medium-high heat
3. Add onion, cook stirring frequently, for 4-6 minutes, or until onion is translucent
4. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (optional), mustard, molasses and beans.  Season with salt; cook stirring frequently, over medium-low heat for 5 minutes
5. Place saucepan in oven; bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until sauce is thick 
6. Enjoy!!