Creole Kidney Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 cups coarsely chopped green bell peppers
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon vegetable broth, mix
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly oil a 1 3/4 quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole.
Cover tightly and bake 45 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.