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Make a big pot of this easy vegetarian dish for a hassle-free dinner or side. There's no need to soak the beans beforehand; they cook to a tender finish straight from the package. You can follow this method for other beans, but you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on bean size and freshness.

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Recipe Summary

total:
4 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (8 or 9 as a side)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Put all ingredients including 2 tbsp. oil but not the sprigs or parsley in a 4- to 6-qt. slow-cooker. Add 5 cups boiling water and stir. Cover and cook until most of liquid is absorbed and beans are very tender, 2 1/4 to 3 hours on high or 4 to 4 1/2 hours on low.

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  • Stir in 3 tbsp. parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with more oil. Garnish with rosemary and thyme sprigs and remaining 1 tbsp. parsley.

  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per main-dish serving.

Nutrition Facts

365 calories; calories from fat 19%; protein 21g; fat 7.9g; saturated fat 1.2g; carbohydrates 56g; fiber 14g; sodium 787mg.
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