Navy Beans Cajun Style

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 dry shallots, peeled and diced
• 1 celery, stalk diced
• 2 carrots, pared and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 1 1/4 cups dried navy beans (soaked in cold water for 8 hours)
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (bean seasoning)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt
• black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   heat oil in saucepan over med heat. add vegetables and garlic, stir, cover and cook 6 minutes.

2. 2

   add drained beans and mix. incorporate remaining ingredients. gradually pour in enough cold water to cover beans by 2 1/2inch. season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   cook partly covered 2 1/2 hours over med heat. stir several times, adding more water as needed.

4. 4

   serve with fresh bread.