Basque Beans (Including Crock Pot Version) |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 220 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are really good 'baked beans'. Especially for those who don't like their beans sweet. Ingredients:
2 cups dry white beans or 2 cups navy beans |
1/4 cup oil |
2 large onions, sliced |
4 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 (2 lb) can tomatoes |
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1 green pepper, chopped |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
Directions:
1. Soak beans overnight.
2. Cover beans with cold water and cook until nearly tender (about 1 1/2 hours, or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker).
3. Drain.
4. (this can be done a day ahead) In large casserole, heat oil and cook onion until soft; stir in garlic, then tomatoes, parsley, beans, red pepper flakes, oregano and 1 cup water.
5. Simmer, covered, over medium-low heat, or uncovered in 340°F oven for 2-3 hours, until beans are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
6. Stir in green pepper and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes longer.
7. Season to taste.
8. For crock pot: Prepare beans up to step 2.
9. Add all remaining ingredients, including beans, to your crock pot.
10. Cook on low for 10-12 hours.
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