Adzuke Bean Casserole

Someone on facebook asked for the recipe of my adzuke bean casserole.  I could not figure out how to post it as an attachment.  It never worked.  So here it is!

Adzuki Bean Casserole

1 cup dried adzuki beans

1 tsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp (or more) soy sauce

Soak dried adzuki beans in 3 cups water overnight, or early in the day.

Drain beans completely and boil for 45 minutes.

Saute onion in 1 tsp olive oil for one minute.  Add bell pepper, saute one minute.  Add apple and saute until onion is translucent.  Drain beans and mix into vegetables.  Season with basil, salt and soy sauce.  Oil an oblong casserole dish and pour in mixture.  Embed bay leaf into top of beans and bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

Serve with rice and a salad.