Course Barbecue, Camping, Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Ingredients
1largeonion, chopped
4cloves garlic, diced
1bell pepper, chopped, or 6-8 sweet peppers, chopped
1*jalapeño, deseeded and choppedoptional for spice
1jarchopped tomatoes (about 15oz) or 1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4cupraisins or dates, in soaking water to cover for 10 minutes
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1teaspoonBragg's liquid amino
1apple, cored and choppedCan leave skin on
1teaspoonchipotle powder (more or less to taste)
5 cupscooked beans, or 3 (15oz) cans low or no-sodium beansI like kidney, red, or pinto, but you can use any beans
*Splashextra hot sauce, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add onions, peppers, and garlic to a sauce pan with a few tablespoons of water. Water sauté for 5-10 minutes, until veggies are tender.
Add beans and onion mixture to a large casserole dish or Dutch oven
In a blender, add tomatoes, raisins or dates with soaking liquid, apple cider vinegar, Bragg's, apple, and chipotle powder. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add to onion and bean mixture.
Stir mixture together. Cover, and place in oven for 50 minutes.
Let cool and serve. Great warm and cold!
Notes
Optional - add additional hot sauce of choice for extra spice!Can also cook in slow cooker for 4-6 hours on low.From Eatandlivehealthfully.com