1bag 16 oz dried great northern beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
2clovesgarliccrushed
6cupswater
1½teaspoon dried basil leaves
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoon pepper
¾cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1can2 1⁄4 oz sliced ripe olives, drained
Instructies
In 31⁄2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes and olives.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Before serving, stir in tomatoes and olives.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Sun-dried tomatoes add a robust meaty flavor and a bit of chewiness to this dish. You can add a cup of finely chopped seeded fresh tomatoes instead of the sun-dried tomatoes if you want.