White Beans with Spinach Puree

Directions

1. 1

   1 lb small white beans -- soaked overnight 1 box frozen chopped spinach -- thawed 4 cloves garlic -- minced 1 c soft bread crumbs 1 bay leaf

2. 2

   Cook with bay leaf until tender (1-2 hours)

3. 3

   Partially drain, leaving beans in about 1/2 c of their liquid

4. 4

   reserve drained liquid in case more moisture is needed

5. 5

   Combine bread crumbs and garlic in a bowl (these may be minced together in food processor if making bread crumbs)

6. 6

   Heat spinach and add salt, white pepper, oregano and thyme to taste

7. 7

   puree spinach mixture

8. 8

   Combine beans, bread crumbs and as much spinach puree as needed to bind ingredients together