Slow Cooked Beans

This recipe is kind of plain but, very filling & pretty simple.  To add a little bit of extra flavor, I threw a little bit of cheddar cheese on top.  It didnt affect the calorie count much at all.

Recipe from Eating Well.
Yields 6 servings.
260 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dried northern white beans

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp thyme

5 c water

1/2 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

Place beans in a large pot & bring to a boil over high heat.

Remove from heat & let stand for an hour.

Drain the beans & place them in the slow cooker.

Add onion, thyme, & garlic.

Pour in water & cook covered for 2 to 3 hours.