VARIETY BEANS

This is what I often do with the beans if I am too busy to make a special recipe. I firstly soak the beans overnight or for two hours during the day. Pour off soaking water and add fresh water (preferably distilled water) to just cover the beans and cook until soft. They are beautiful done in the crock pot but that takes longer. Choose whatever beans you would like -try a different bean each time until you find the ones you like the best - pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, northern beans, lima beans - try them all, white, brown and black. And guess what, that's all you do!!!!!! I then put out all the spices and herbs and sauces on the table and let the family choose how they would like to spice up their beans - some will use chili sauce, others tamari, others will just add olive oil, spike and herbs. You can have whatever flavor you want. Serve with brown rice and a salad and you have a wonderfully nutritious meal with hardly any work.