PIZZA BEANS  
      1       lb           Pinto beans     6       c             -- Water     4       md           Tomatoes, peeled and diced     1                    Onion, chopped       1/4   c            Bell pepper, green -- chopped     1                    Garlic clove -- crushed     2       ts           Salt       1/2   ts           Oregano       1/4   ts           Rosemary     1       c            Mozzarella -- shredded       1/4   c            Romano -- grated      Soak beans in water overnight.  In slow cooker, cook    beans in water on high for 2-3 hours, until tender but    not mushy.  Drain, SAVING liquid. Add tomatoes, onion,    green pepper, garlic, salt, oregano, and rosemary. Add    2 cups bean liquid.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10    hours. Add cheese and cook on high, uncovered, for    15-20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand a few    minutes before serving to let beans absorb some of the    juice.
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