Beans And Vegetables

Total Time: 11 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb great northern bean, dried (can also use beans or navy beans)
• 7 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 -3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned work well)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 rinse and sort dried beans and place in a large soup pot.
• 2 add water and soak overnight(or use package directions for quick method).
• 3 after soaking (do not drain) add salt and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours, until nearly tender.
• 5 add remaining ingredients.
• 6 return to a boil.
• 7 cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• 8 serve with fresh, warm bread.
• 9 note: leftovers from this dish can be served cold on lettuce leaves for a salad. garnish with lemon slices and tomato wedges.