THREE-BEAN RECIPE: Spicy Beans

Spicy Beans

1 14½-ounce can dark kidney beans

1 14½-ounce can chili beans

1 14½-ounce can white soybeans

¼ cup textured vegetable protein (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

2 cloves garlic, diced

1 cup ketchup

2 cups water

4 tablespoons brown sugar

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

4 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 Anaheim pepper, chopped (optional)

¼ teaspooon cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion, celery and garlic in olive oil. When they become translucent, add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour or until mixture thickens.

Note: Can be served over rice or eaten alone.

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