Crock Pot Black Beans
(Kitty Morse, “365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian”)
Surprising taste, easy to prepare, sure to please!
1 pound dried black beans, rinsed
6 cups low sodium chicken broth, or water, or vegetable broth
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tart apple, peeled, cored, and diced
12 sprigs parsley, tied together with kitchen string
1 cup light rum
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, crushed/pressed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Soak beans in water overnight; drain the next day. In crockpot, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on medium heat 8-10 hours. Discard tied parsley. Serve.