Three-Bean Casserole

1/2 package Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo, taken out of casing
1 stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 medium onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can vegetarian baked beans (check for corn syrup!)
1 can butter beans or kidney beans, drained
4 oz organic tomato sauce
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 tablespoon white/cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

1. Heat oven to 400.
2. In medium skillet, cook chorizo, celery, onion, and garlic over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionaly, until vegetables are cooked.
3. Mix chorizo mixture and remaining ingredients in ungreased caserole dish. Bake uncovered about 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Makes 4 servings. 298 calories each.

I served with the writer's favorite cornbread recipe...I'll leave it up to him to tell you the "cornbread" story.