Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I like Granny Smiths)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups broth (or water)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cups cooked beans, of your choice
  • Garnish
  • scallion
  • sour cream

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • *In non-stick pan heat the oil and saute the onions, apples and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Mix together the tomato paste with the stock (or water).
  • Add all the other ingredients except for the beans and garnishes to the pan with the onions, apples and carrots.
  • Stir well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the beans and transfer the mixture into an ovenproof casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees. for 35-40 minutes. Do not allow to dry out. Add more stock to beans if necessary.
  • Garnish with swirls of sour cream and thinly sliced scallions if desired.
  • *NOTE: I usually prepare this bean casserole a day in advance; up to the point before baking to allow the ingredients to marry.