Easy BBQ Chickpea Casserole

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 4 cups cooked or canned chickpeas (2 - 19 oz. cans, drained & rinsed)
• 2 cups canned stewed tomatoes
• 3 - 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Spray a 2 quart ovenproof casserole with non-stick spray.  Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.

VARIATION:

• add mushrooms and chili pepper to taste.  Use tomato paste instead of canned tomatoes.

From John and Sarah's kitchen