*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Yankee Beans - Lenten

Recipe By     : Pamela Bauman
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :4:00
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Side Dishes
                Slow Cooker                      Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          navy beans
   8      cups          water
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      medium        onions -- chopped
   4      large         carrots -- chopped
   1      stalk         celery -- thinly sliced
     1/4  teaspoon      dry mustard
   1      8 oz. can     tomato sauce
   2      tablespoons   molasses

1.  In a pressure cooker put beans, water & oil.  Pressure cook
     for 30 minutes.  Use Quick Release Method.   Drain & rinse.
2.  Microwave onions, carrots, & celery until onions are soft.
3.  Put cooked vegetables into slow cooker.
4.  Add tomato sauce, mustard, & molasses.  Mix.
5.  Add drained beans.  Mix.
6.  Put bean broth through degreasing cup, then add enough
     of this broth to barely cover mixture.  Stir.
7.  Slow cook on high 3-4 hours.

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Serving Ideas : good hot or cold

NOTES : These are better than "pork & beans" and they're "lent legal"