Creole Baked Red Beans

Serves 6.

Ingredients:

• 3.5 c cooked small red beans (1/2 pound dry beans)
• 2.5 c tomato juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (remove seeds if desired)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp season salt
• 1 tsp dry marjoram leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly oil an 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking pan.
2. Pour all ingredients into a bowl and blend well.
3. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed into the beans.
4. Serve hot with vegetarian burgers or over steamed rice.