Islander Black Beans & Pineapple

1 8-oz. can salt-free or regular tomato sauce
2 T. reduced-sodium or regular soy sauce
1 T. molasses
2 t. prepared yellow mustard
2 t. white vinegar
3/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
1 1-lb. can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 c. cooked beans)
1 1-lb. can crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
Cooked brown rice (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly oil a 1-1/2 qt. baking dish or spray with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, soy sauce, molasses, mustard, vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well. Stir in beans and pineapple. Spoon into prepared pan.

Bake covered, 40 minutes.

Serve over rice as an entree or by itself as a side dish.  

Makes 6 servings.

Adapted from The Meatless Gourmet, p. 133.