Saucy Beans

Beans, Great Northern Dry by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Cook Time: 4
• Serves:

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup dry great northern beans
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¾ cup-15.5 ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 whole tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup water

Procedures

1. Soak beans using quick soak method and cook according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Pour oil in a skillet; Add onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, basil, oregano, pepper, and water.
4. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Optional: Add bean mixture to rice or noodles.