Chili Bean

CHILLI BEANS

Good for 6-8 persons.

2 cups red or white kidney beans, boiled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tablespoon chilli powder (if desired) or 1 small hot chilli
3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup water
basil leaves (optional)

• Saute garlic and onion in vegetable oil.
• Add bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are well done.
• Add chilli or chilli powder, soy sauce, and tomato sauce. Add water if needed. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add beans. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes over low fire.
• Garnish with basil leaves.
• Serve hot.

Note: beans may be pressure-cooked for a more tender texture.