• 4 cups dry small red beans
• 1 6oz. can tomato paste
• 2 Tbs. cumin
• 1 Tbs. garlic powder
• 1 Tbs. paprika
• 1 Tbs. basil
• ½ Tbs. oregano
• 2 Tbs. cilantro
• 1 Tbs. onion powder
• 1 48 oz. can V-8 juice
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• ¼ cup apple juice concentrate
• 1 diced green pepper
• 1 diced onion
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ cup Bragg's Liquid Aminos

• Soak beans overnight OR bring to a boil and soak 1 hour in the hot water;
• Drain.
• Cover beans with fresh water 1 inch above the beans.
• Add seasonings and cook about 4 hours or until tender.
• In a separate kettle, simmer all the other ingredients together about 10 or 15 minutes until tender.
• Add to cooked beans and serve hot.

HINT: This is very good made in the crock pot by placing all ingredients in the pot with the boiling water.
Let cook for 8 to 10 hours depending on the kind of beans.
Cook and add the vegetables at the last if you want to preserve their color and texture.