Spicy Baked Black Beans and Pineapple

One of a handful of recipes that I found in a heart-healthy cookbook while looking for simple and tasty meatless options.

(I'll be posting a trio of these bean recipes tonight...)

Spicy Baked Black Beans and Pineapple

Ingredients:
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp molasses
2 tsp prepared mustard
2 tsp vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp onion powder
2 cups low-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups juice-packed canned pineapple bits, drained

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole with olive oil cooking spray.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Transfer to the prepared casserole and bake, covered, for 40 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings