White Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

5 servings

Preparation 4 10

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Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

▢ 1 bag 16 oz dried great northern beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
▢ 2 cloves garlic crushed
▢ 6 cups water
▢ 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
▢ ¾ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
▢ 1 can2 1⁄4 oz sliced ripe olives, drained

Instructions

In 31⁄2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes and olives.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Before serving, stir in tomatoes and olives.

Notes & Wine Advice

Sun-dried tomatoes add a robust meaty flavor and a bit of chewiness to this dish. You can add a cup of finely chopped seeded fresh tomatoes instead of the sun-dried tomatoes if you want.

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Course; Crockpot / Slowcooker

Diets; Low Fat / Vegetarian