Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kidney beans dried
- 1/2 cup large limas or butter beans dried
- 1/2 cup great northern beans dried
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes 15 oz approx. ea.
- 1/4 cup vegan bacon bits
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hickory smoke flavor
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 1 medium bay leaf
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Directions
Soak beans using whatever method you prefer.
After soaking put drained beans in crock
pot Combine 4-6 cups of soaking water
with the tomato paste.
Add bacon bits (vegan) to pot.
In separate skillet saute peppers,
onion, celery in enough oil to prevent
sticking. Add a drop or two of hickory
smoke flavor.
Saute until soft but not browned. Add to
beans. Add stewed tomatoes, bay leaf
and garlic powder.
Cook on medium for 6-8 hours on medium.
Serve with crusty vegan bread.
Serves: 6 generous
Preparation time: 3 hours