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Nonna Miri's Beans

Nonna Miri’s Beans in a Flask… In The Slow Cooker

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 2 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans
  • 2 cloves garlic whole and peeled
  • 5 sage leaves
  • 1 bay leaf if liked
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup good extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse the beans very well under running water in a colander.
  • Place them in the slow cooker insert with the sage and garlic and 1 or 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add a little salt and the peppercorns, cover with the water, and cook for about 6 ½ to 8 hours in the crock pot on low heat, until they are tender.
  • Adjust the salt, add the rest of the oil, season with a little ground pepper, and serve over a slice of good artisanal bread.