Pizza Beans

Ingredients

 * 1 lb pinto beans
 * 6 cups water
 * 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 garlic clove, crushed
 * 2 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp oregano
 * ¼ tsp rosemary
 * 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
 * ¼ cup romano, grated

Directions

 * 1) Soak beans in water overnight.
 * 2) In slow cooker, cook beans in water on high for 2 – 3 hours, until tender but not mushy.
 * 3) Drain, saving liquid.
 * 4) Add tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt, oregano, and rosemary.
 * 5) Add 2 cups bean liquid.
 * 6) Cover and cook on low for 8 – 10 hours.
 * 7) Add cheese and cook on high, uncovered, for 15 – 20 minutes.
 * 8) Turn off heat and let stand a few minutes before serving to let beans absorb some of the juice.