White Beans

Sort & rinse:
2 1/2 c great northern, navy
or cannellini

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 pot.

Cover the beans with:
1 1/2" of water
above the beans & bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat, cover & simmer 15 min.
Stir occasionally.
Then simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. 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.

After the beans are soft, add:
1 c diced white onions
3 T garlic powder
1 t dill
1/2 t celery seed
2 1/2 t salt
to the bean pot
& simmer with the lid still slightly ajar for 30 - 45 min. more.
Stir occasionally.

After cooking, can add at the end:
1 t virgin olive oil
to the pot & stir.
Discard bay leaf.

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

Can freeze, but will need to be 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:
1 1/2" of water
above the beans.
Bake covered with the lid slightly ajar at 400º for 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. or more, depending on the size & freshness of the beans, until beans mash easily.

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

After the beans are soft, add:
1 c diced white onions
3 T garlic powder
1 t dill
1/2 t celery seed
2 1/2 t salt
to the casserole dish & stir.
Continue baking with the lid still slightly ajar for 30 - 40 min. more.

After baking, can add at the end:
1 t virgin olive oil
to the casserole dish & stir.
Discard bay leaf.

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

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

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