Feb
15
2010
Mom’s Navy White Beans
Author: kevin
My mom taught and showed me so many things, but cooking was a favorite thing we both enjoyed doing together and sharing. When she passed away my Dad asked if I wanted anything of hers and I asked if I could go through her cookbooks and recipes so I could pass on my favorites and keep the memories alive. Here is a simple white bean meal I always loved. Very simple and with a salad and crusty french bread it is a wonderful meal.
- 1 small bag of white navy beans
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Soak the beans overnight in water covering the beans by 1 inch. Drain the water and add fresh water to cover by 1 inch in a large stock pot. Add the chopped onion, carrot and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to simmer for 3-4 hours or until beans are soft, but not mushy. At this point she added fresh franks from the butcher and cooked for an additional 20 minutes, but sometimes I like to add chicken or leave alone. Season to taste.
Tags: Beans