Beans & herbs

- 1 lb frozen white beans
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 twig rosemary
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 6 tblspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cup water

- using cooking pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes
- add frozen beans and sauté, stirring and tossing, for 5 minutes
- add red bell pepper and tomato, stir for another 2-3 minutes
- add water, salt, pepper and rosemary, cover cooking pot with lid and cook, over medium, until beans soft (about 1 hour)
- empty beans into a baking pan, place in oven and bake, at 300 F, until you are ready to serve.