1 can of cooked kidney or red beans
1 can of cooked chickpeas (optional)
1 can of corn
1 medium yellow onion, cut into thin slices
1 bell pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground hot pepper or hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1. In a large pot, combine the tomato
sauce, water, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano,
paprika, hot pepper, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to
a boil and cook over medium high heat for 20-25 minutes, until
the onions are soft.
2. Add the beans, chickpeas, and corn and continue cooking
for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and serve with white rice.
