MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Western Beans Categories: Beans Yield: 8 servings 4 Bacon slices; diced 1 Onion; chopped 1/3 c Dry lentils 1 1/3 c Water 2 tb Ketchup 1 ts Garlic powder 3/4 ts Chili powder 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/4 ts Dried red pepper flakes 1 Bay leaf 16 oz Whole tomatoes with liquid; - chopped 15 oz Pinto beans; drained 16 oz Kidney beans; drained Lightly fry bacon in heavy 3 qt saucepan. Add onion, cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring once or twice. Remove bay leaf before serving. Taste of Home Collector's Edition From: Marie Culver Date: 08-27 MMMMM