INGREDIENTS

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 red beets, peeled and diced
• 2 cups diced red tomato or 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry or 1 cup softened red beans or kidney beans (drained)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 cup red low sodium tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, et cetera)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

This doesn't really need directions, does it? Fry the veggies, mix in the tomato sauce and spices.  Boom, done.

Garnish with green onion.