Parsley Sage Rosemary & Thyme Beans

Sort and rinse:
2 1/2 c great northern beans
or garbanzo beans

Put the beans in a bowl & add:
water
to cover them by 2" - 3"
let soak for at least 7 hrs.,
or overnight. In the morning,
rinse the soaked beans & drain.
Stovetop or Oven cooking
options below:

(Stovetop)
After draining, put the beans &
2 bay leaves
in a large pot.

Cover the beans with:
2 1/2" of water
above the beans & bring to a gentle boil.

Reduce heat & simmer with lid slightly ajar for 45 min.
Stir occasionally.

After the 45 min. add:
1 c chopped onion
1 T minced garlic cloves (about 3 cloves)
1 T thyme
2 t rosemary
1 1/2 t sage
or 1 t ground sage
1/2 t parsley
2 1/2 t salt
to the large bean pot & simmer with lid slightly ajar for 1/2 - 1 hr. or more, depending on the size & freshness of the beans until beans mash easily.

Stir occasionally, adding more water if the beans get too dry.

Add:
1 - 2 t virgin coconut oil
to the large bean pot & stir.

Discard bay leaves.

Serve or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can freeze, but will need to be thawed, then put in a pot with a little water & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.

(Oven)
Preheat oven at 400º
After draining, put the beans &
2 bay leaves
in a casserole dish.

Cover the beans with:
2" of water
above the beans.

Bake covered & with the lid slightly ajar at 400º for 2 hrs. or more, depending on the freshness of the beans, until beans mash easily.

After the 2 hrs. add:
1 c chopped onion
1 T minced garlic cloves (about 3 cloves)
1 T thyme
2 t rosemary
1 1/2 t sage
or 1 t ground sage
1/2 t parsley
2 1/2 t salt
to the casserole dish & stir.
Continue baking at 400º with the lid still slightly ajar for 1/2 to 1 hr. or more.

If the beans need more water, always add boiling water when cooking in an oven, so the dish does not crack.

Add:
1 - 2 t virgin coconut oil
to the casserole dish & stir.

Discard bay leaves.

Serve or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can freeze, but will need to be thawed, then put in a pot with a little water & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.

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