Healthy/Spicy Barbecue Baked Beans and Spinach

I originally got this recipe from Eating Well magazine. It was a baked beans and sausage dish. We were making bbq chicken on the grill, so I figured why not try it without the sausage. My bf said it was way better than the original recipe, so I thought I should post it. Feel free to experiment with the beans. I have made it with white kidneys beans and it is still yummy. If you are watching your weight this is a great, easy to prepare side dish for the summer months! Note: Make sure to rinse the beans it will cut down the sodium in this dish, so don't be afraid of the nutrition facts. I don't think recipezaar takes into account rinsing the beans when it figures the nutrition information.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 12  ounces fresh spinach (stems removed and chopped)
• 1  garlic clove (minced)
• 1  fresh jalapeno (chopped)
• 4  slices  center-cut bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon molasses
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (drained and rinsed)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil on medium high heat in a deep skillet or large sauce pan.
2. Add spinach, garlic and jalapeno and cook until spinach is wilted (3-4 minutes).
3. Meanwhile, whisk together sauce, water, paste, molasses, salt and pepper.
4. Add sauce, bacon, and beans to pan.
5. Cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes.