Seasoned White Beans

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. large white beans
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 tsp. sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup vegetable oil

Cooking Procedures :

1. Soak beans overnight.  Cook in boiling water until tender.  Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil.  Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
3. Add diced carrots, celery and tomato paste.  Stir-fry for a few minutes.  Add sugar, salt and pepper, and parsley.  Cook and simmer until vegetables are tender (be careful not to over cook).
4. Add the drained beans to the skillet and stir to blend.  Correct seasonings.  Cook for a few minutes to allow the seasoning to blend.
5. Remove from heat.  Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.