Peter's Adzuki Bean Casserole
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
adzuki beans
dried |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
Granny Smith apples
cored, and chopped (not peeled) |
|
| 1 | medium |
green bell peppers
seeded & chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
basil
|
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
sea salt
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
adzuki beans
dried |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
Granny Smith apples
cored, and chopped (not peeled) |
|
| 1 | medium |
green bell peppers
seeded & chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
basil
|
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
sea salt
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
Directions
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.
Sauté chopped onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 minute.
Add bell pepper, sauté 1 minute.
Add apple and sauté 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 375℉ (190℃). for 45 minutes.
Serve with rice and a little salad for a delicious and healthy meal! Tastes even better the next day!
