Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
navy beans

soaked



2 1/2
quarts
water





1
each
bay leaf





1/4
cup
olive oil





2
each
garlic cloves

chopped



1
medium
onion

chopped



2
cups
tomatoes

chopped



1
medium
potatoes

diced



1
x
saffron threads





1
x
salt and black pepper





1/2
teaspoon
cumin





1
cup
cabbage

shredded



1
cup
butternut squash

diced



2
tablespoons
parsley

fresh, chopped

 Drain beans, combine with water & bay leaf & simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  Add additional water if necessary.

In a skillet, heat olive oil & cook garlic & onions 6 minutes.  Add tomatoes & cook for 1 minutes.

When beans are tender, add tomato mixture, potato, saffron, salt, pepper, cumin, cabbage & squash & cook for another 3 minutes.  Add more water as necessary.  Serve garnished with parsley