3 Bean Casserole

This is a hearty meal without meat! Imagine that.

What You Use:


1 cup dried lima beans
1 cup dried great Northern beans
1 cup dried garbanzo beans
4-1/2 cups water
16 oz baby carrots or sliced carrots
1 chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 Tbsp tomato paste


What You Do:


Place beans in large saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 1 minute. Turn off heat, cover and let stand for half an hour. Drain beans. Add the beans, carrots, Onion, garlic and 4-1/2 cups water, carrots, onion, garlic and seasonings to a 4 quart crockpot. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until beans and vegetables are done. Mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Cover, and cook a half hour longer on low. Remove bay leaf before serving.