Peter's adzuki bean casserole

Yield: 4 Servings

Measure Ingredient
1 cup Dried adzuki beans
1 teaspoon Olive oil
1 medium Onion; chopped
2 \N Granny Smith Apples; cored and chopped (not peeled)
1 medium Green bell pepper; seeded & chopped
1 \N Bay leaf
¼ teaspoon Basil
½ teaspoon Sea salt
½ teaspoon Tamari Soy sauce (more or less)

Soak dried adzuki beans in 3 cups cold water for 24 hours OR, in an emergency, use 3 cups boiled water for at least 2 hours.

Drain beans completely and boil for 45 minutes in 2 cups fresh water or until tender.

Saute chopped onion in 1 ts olive oil 1 minute. Add bell pepper, saute 1 minute. Add apple and saute until onions are transluscent.

Drain beans and mix in vegetables. Season with basil, sea salt and soy sauce. Oil a small casserole dish and pour in mixture. Embed bay leaf into top of beans and bake at 375øF. for 45 minutes.

Serve with rice and a little salad for a delicious and healthy meal! Tastes even better the next day!

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