Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon oil
1 medium onions, chopped fine
1/2 bell peppers, chopped fine
1 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans or 1 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup thick tomato sauce ( I mixed a 6-oz can tomato sauce with enough water to make a cup)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
6 hot dog buns
Directions:
Heat oil and saute onion and bell pepper 3 to 4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Mash beans lightly with fork or potato masher.
Simmer, loosely covered, 5 to 7 minutes or til preferred consistency, stirring occasionally.
Serve on buns.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 32 min.