White Beans with Raspberry Salsa

Don't let the combination put you off. This is a fabulous bean recipe that even my pickiest eater loves!

Ingredients:

*Dried Great Northern Beans, 1 lb

*Sweet Onion

*Shallots

*Minced Garlic

*Water

*Olive Oil

*Herbes de Provence

*Garlic Salt

*Bay Leaf

*Mrs. Renfro's Raspberry Chipotle Salsa (to taste, but I think about 1/3 cup is sufficient to flavor the beans)

Soak the beans overnight with salt, then drain and rinse the next day. Heat oil in a Dutch Oven, then sautee finely diced shallots and onions; add minced garlic. When the mixture is golden, add the beans. Cover with water, add a couple of dashes of olive oil, the Herbes de Provence, and the Bay Leaf, then bring to a boil. Let it boil until most of the water is gone, then add fresh water and allow to simmer. You do not want to cover the beans, as you're not making a soup, but add enough that they won't dry up and burn. Add the Raspberry Chipotle Salsa to the simmering beans, and cook until soft. 

Enjoy the combination of the beans and sweet, tangy heat of the salsa. I generally served this over buttered toast. Make a lot, if you want left-overs!