Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur

• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 cups bulgur
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans
• chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• Minced fresh cilantro, optional

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
2. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add bulgur; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Add bulgur, tomatoes, broth, brown sugar and soy sauce to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until bulgur is tender. Stir in beans and raisins; cook 30 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

canola oil, onions, sweet red pepper, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground ginger, pepper, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, bulgur, tomatoes, tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, golden raisins, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spice-trade-beans-bulgur/ (may not work)