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!