Anasazi Beans w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Recipe

ANASAZI BEANS W/SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

2 cups dried ANASAZI BEANS
2 T. OLIVE or VEGETABLE OIL
1 med. ONION, chopped, or 4 T. dried
1 clove GARLIC, minced, or 1 t. powder
1 can (4 oz.) chopped GREEN CHILE or 1 med. fresh, chopped
1/4 t. ground CLOVES
1/2 t. ground CINNAMON
1/4 t. ground CUMIN
2 T. SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
SALT & PEPPER to taste

Rinse & sort beans. Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approx. 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally. May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking. Serves 6.