New Orleans Beans

New Orleans Beans from Pam

Believe it or not, we eat beans almost every day. Each week

it's a new pot of some kind or other. Here's a new taste we really enjoyed this week out of a Whole Foods booklet.

(small red beans are a version of the kidney bean. In New Orleans, served over rice on Mondays to rebalance those who enjoyed the weekend too much.)

Combine 4 cups cooked beans with:

4 T. soy sauce or Bragss Liquid Aminos

2 tsp. basil

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. oregano

dash of cayenne (optional)

2 minced garlic cloves

Simmer 10 mins.

Add 4 chopped tomatoes (or canned)

2 T. olive oil

Simmer another min and serve with cooked brown rice. (we had whole wheat ciabatta instead) YUM!