Preparation Time: 3:15 Cook the beans in the 2 quarts water until tender,
about 2 hours. Drain, reserving the liquid. Preheat the ovento 350
degrees. Saute the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic in the 1/2 cup
water for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cooked beans, 1 1/2 cups
bean-cooking liquid, and seasonings. Pour into a casserole dish and bake
for 1 hour