Southwest Baked Beans
2 cans (l5 and 1/2 oz.) light-red kidney beans
1 can (l6 oz.) black beans
1 can (19 oz.) white kidney beans
2 cans (l4 and 1/2 oz.) chopped tomatoes, drained
2 large cloves of garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped onion, sauteed in 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons clover honey
2 teaspoons each of dried oregano, mustard and cumin
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt to taste

Rinse and drain beans in a colander and place in oven-proof casserole dish. Add remaining ingredients, folding together gently so that the beans don't break up. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover; stir and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes more. Good served over rice.

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