Peter's adzuki bean casserole

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       Title: PETER'S ADZUKI BEAN CASSEROLE
  Categories: Main dish, Side dish, Ours, Vegetables
       Yield: 4 servings
  
       1 c  Dried adzuki beans
       1 ts Olive oil
       1 md Onion; chopped
       2    Granny Smith Apples; cored
            -and chopped (not peeled)
       1 md Green bell pepper; seeded &
            -chopped
       1    Bay leaf
     1/4 ts Basil
     1/2 ts Sea salt
     1/2 ts 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!
  
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