White Beans Country Style

2 c. dried white navy beans (Great Northern type)
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 bay leaves
2 c. onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp. diced dried oregano
1/4 c. chopped parsley (or 1 tbsp. dried parsley)

Cover beans with cold water; refrigerate covered overnight. Drain beans and cook in kettle with 5 cups water, salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaves for 1 1/2 hour. Stir several times. Drain. Put in crock pot. Add onions, peppers, tomatoes, oregano and parsley to beans. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until beans are done. This makes a nice side dish. Can be made more of a main dish by adding 1 pound browned hamburger.
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Chris in NM

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