Basque Beans (Including Crock Pot Version)

Name: Basque Beans (Including Crock Pot Version)
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

10 ingredients

10 steps

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.