Stove-Top Apple-Beans (Vegan, Gluten-free)

Stove-Top Apple-Beans over Spud Bakes

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 C. cooked Beans (white, pinto, your choice)
2. 2            Apples, finely chopped, or fresh unsweetened Apple Sauce
3. 2 C.       Crushed or Pureed Tomatoes
4. 4 tsp.     Dijon Mustard
5. 2 T.       Blackstrap Molasses
6. 2 T.       Apple Cider Vinegar
7. 1/2 tsp.  Smoked Paprika or Chipotle (hotter smoky)
8. 1/2 C.    Water
9. 1 Sprig  Rosemary
10. 1 tsp.     Dried Thyme or Dillweed
11. A few drops of Liquid Smoke
12. 1/2 tsp.  Celtic Sea Salt (or Smoked Sea Salt)
13. Black Pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a large sauce pan, combine all the ingredients above (except for the salt and pepper)
2. Cook over medium heat until the ingredients simmer, then turn down to LOW and put on cover.  Cook for up to 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
3. Add the salt and pepper and serve over potatoes (as above) or quinoa, rice, etc. 

This recipe is based on the lovely Apple Baked Beans Recipe
 in my favourite Bean Cook Book (below):

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