
| 2 tbsp | olive oil | 25 mL |
| 1 | onion, diced | 1 |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced | 2 |
| 1 | stalk celery, diced | 1 |
| 4 cups | cooked white pea beans | 1 L |
| 2 cups | pasta sauce | 500mL |
| 1 cup | tomato juice | 250 mL |
| 1/2 cup | chopped fresh dill | 125 mL |
| 1/2 cup | crumbled Feta cheese | 125 mL |
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic and celery until soft. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, white pea beans, pasta sauce, tomato juice and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in an oiled 2 quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the Feta cheese and bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 40 minutes until heated through. Serve as appetizer with bread or as a baked bean dish.
Meal : serves 6
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Salt and acids in lemon juice, vinegar or tomatoes will make beans firm so add these later when beans are almost tender.