Country French White Beans

 

2

cups dried great northern beans, sorted and rinsed

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

cups water

1

tablespoon dried herbes de Provence

3

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

2

teaspoons salt

1/2

cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)

• 1 Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let soak overnight, at least 10 hours.
• 2 Drain beans. Mix beans and remaining ingredients except bell peppers in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• 3 Cover and cook on high heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours or until beans are tender.
• 4 Stir bell peppers into beans in cooker.