Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans

Step 1

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender, adding spinach and tomatoes during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Stir in cilantro and parsley.

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• 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

• 4 medium carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups)

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped

• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley