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Great Northern Beans

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Great Northern Beans

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Before cooking, soak the beans for 8 hours and pressure cook for 20 minutes, or simmer on the stove for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. After cooking with savory spices, Great Northern beans can be puréed into a delicious soup, sauce, or pâté. 1 cup of dried Great Northern beans yields approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans.

Buying and storing tips

Choose smooth, uniformly shaped dried beans and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dry place; they will keep for up to a year.

Varieties

Like the smaller navy bean, Great Northern beans are related to kidney beans and pinto beans. Most Great Northern beans eaten in the United States are grown in the Midwest.

Nutrition Highlights

Great Northern beans, 1 cup (177g) (boiled)
Calories: 209
Protein: 14.7g
Carbohydrate: 37.3g
Total Fat: 0.79g
Fiber: 12.4g
*Excellent source of: Iron (3.7mg), Magnesium (88.5mg), and Folate (181 mcg)
*Good source of: Calcium (120mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.




*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
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