Fruity Beans

FRUITY BEANS

Soak 4 cups dried beans of your choice, overnight.
In the morning drain and rinse the beans.
Place them in a slow cooker, cover with water {so that it goes over the beans by 2”} and cook on high. If you do not have a slow cooker, place in a stock pot, and bring boil, then lower to a simmer.
After an hour add:

3 bay leaves
1 ½ tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried oregano

Then cook until soft.
Then add:

2 1/2 tsp salt {or to taste}
3 tbsp dried onion flakes
2 tbsp dried garlic flakes
2 tbsp dried cilantro
2 tsp dried basil
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin (optional)

Add more water if needed to make the beans creamy.
Cook for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Then add:

2 ½ cups of your favorite tomato sauce

Let cook for 15 more minutes.
Serve them over rice or quinoa.
Enjoy!