Ingredients

• 2 to 3 cups cooked or 1 cup dry kidney or pinto beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 or more cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 quart tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 1 or 2 grated carrots
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 to 1 cup cashews (roasted)
• 1 handful raisins or 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup ( or more) red wine vinegar or cider vinegar