1 tablespoon flour
1½ cups milk
Salt and pepper
Boil beans in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and soak 1 hour or overnight.
Cook beans in covered pan until they begin to soften. Add vegetables; cook until tender.
Mix flour with a little water and stir into vegetables. Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add milk and seasonings, heat to boiling, and serve.
Menu Suggestion
Serve with a peanut-and-fruit salad—sections of grapefruit and orange—and for dessert, prune whip with custard sauce.