Beans by Colin

  • 3 yellow onions, diced small
  • 3 bell peppers, diced small
  • 10 ribs celery, diced small
  • 1⁄2 c olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp dried sage, crushed
  • 1⁄4 c tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free Vegemite
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 cans assorted beans, not drained
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • other herbs (thyme, rosemary, etc.)
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1⁄4 tsp liquid smoke
  • salt to taste