Warm Beans With Herbed Tomatoes And Goat Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
1/4 cup snipped fresh oregano
2 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can small red beans or (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or (15 ounce) can navy beans
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (1 cup) or 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
fresh basil sprig (optional)

Preparation

In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh oregano, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
In a medium saucepan combine undrained red or kidney beans and undrained great northern or navy beans.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat- Cover and simmer for 2 minutes or till heated through- Drain.
To serve, toss warm beans with tomato mixture.
Sprinkle cheese over bean mixture.
If desired, garnish with fresh basil.
Serve warm.