Chili Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb red kidney beans, uncooked
• 5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 lb mixed vegetables, scrubbed and chopped (e.g. celery, pepper, carrot)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• 2 ounces bulgur wheat or 2 ounces couscous
• 2 1/2 cups stock (liquid reserved from cooking the beans)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper