• Finely chop sage
• Crush garlic

1.  Place the beans in a large pot. Add cold water to top beans by approximately 3 inches and let them soak overnight.

2.  Strain the beans and place them back into the pot.

3.  Add the 6 cups of cold water, 1/4 cup of olive oil, sage (finely chopped) and garlic.

4.  Place the pot on oven ring at high temperature.

5.  On first boil, lower the temperature to moderate reading.

6.  Cover the pot with lid and simmer for 45 min. or until the beans are tender.

7.  Occasionally stir the beans, then strain and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

8.  With a perforated spoon transfer the beans to a bowl.

9.  Pour the olive oil over the beans and garnish with fresh sage.