White Beans with Oregano

A straightforward slow-cooker dish that relies on the beautiful flavor of fresh oregano. There is no need to pre-soak the dried beans. They'll cook in the time recommended.

Ingredients:

1 lb dried white (navy or great northern) beans, sorted and picked over
2 whole cloves garlic
3-4 branches fresh oregano
1 tsp salt
6 cups water

Salt and olive oil for serving

Directions:

Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on HIGH for five hours. Most of the water will be absorbed. Allow to sit uncovered for 1/2 hour on WARM so remaining water can thicken into a sauce. Either remove the garlic cloves or mash them up and mix them into the beans. Serve with cornbread, a vegetable side and olive oil for drizzling over the beans.