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!