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Country-style great northern beans and ham soup This bean and ham soup is very satisfying when served on a cold day. It's quite delicious and will make eight to ten servings of soup. Leftovers can be placed into an airtight container and stored conveniently inside your freezer. Ingredients:  1-16-ounce package of great northern dried beans About 2-3 cups of ham, depending on what you prefer (I used end pieces from ham leftovers.) 1-½ teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1 teaspoon of onion flakes 2 cubes of chicken bouillon 6 quarts of cold water 1 can of cream of celery soup, or cream of mushroom soup Instructions: First, wash and rinse the great northern beans. (Pick out any debris.) Chop the ham if you prefer smaller bite-sized pieces of meat in your soup. (I left mine in bigger chunks. I also leave the fat on the meat to add extra flavor. You can trim it off if you prefer.) Add the cold water, onion flakes, freshly ground black pepper, seasoning...

Creamy slow cooked great northern beans Great northern beans aren't only delicious, but they are super nutritious. They're high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium (among others). Plus, these babies are cholesterol free.  If you suffer from flatulence after eating beans, add one carrot or one whole potato to the pot while they're slow cooking. Either of these root vegetables will absorb the gas quite effectively. Creamy slow cooked great northern beans Ingredients: 2 pounds of dried great northern beans Ham, ham bone, ham hocks, or pork roast bone (with some meat left on the bones) 1 onion, diced finely 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper 1-½ teaspoons of seasoning salt 1 cup of evaporated milk 20 cups (5 quarts) of cold water (for the crock-pot) Optional : 1 can of cream of celery soup 1 carrot, or one potato, to help prevent farting. Yes, a whole carrot, or a whole potato will absorb gas efficiently ...

All about great northern beans Great northern beans first originated in South America, like all other common beans. The bean is perhaps referred to as "great northern," because they were originally brought to the area of what is now called North Dakota by Spanish exploration. A tribe located in North Dakota known as the Mandan tribe domesticated the beans for cultivation. (LeafTV Contributor, n.d.) Great northern beans aren't just economically friendly, they're also really healthy. (The nutritional value per ¼ cup serving of great northern beans: For a 2,000 calorie diet: Serving size: ¼ cup) Nutritional information per packaged label for dried great northern beans Calories 90 Calories from fat 0 grams Total Fat 0 grams, 0% Daily Value Saturated Fat 0 grams, 0% Daily Value Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0 grams, 0% Daily Value Sodium 0mg, 0% Daily Value Total Carbohydrate 22 grams, 7% Daily Value Dietary Fiber 7 grams, 28% Daily Value Sugars 1 gram Protein 8 grams Vit...

The Healthiest Beans on Earth Beans, lentils, and peas are truly fantastic foods. In fact, beans, lentils, and peas are so protein-rich that the USDA lists them twice on the food pyramid. Once as being part of the protein food group and also as the vegetable food group. Plus, they are affordable for everyone and they're delicious to boot. Beans, lentils, and peas also have been known to help with weight loss and eating them can significantly make you healthier. Because eating them can help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even lower the risks of some types of cancer.  Cardiovascular health Black Beans are a great choice for cardiovascular health. The high fiber content of black beans helps reduce cholesterol levels, which in turn helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Plus, black beans also contain omega-3, essential fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid), which is healthy food for your brain. One-half cup of black beans has only 114 calories, seven grams of fiber, eight ...

Vegetables that contain protein If food prices have you scrambling down the aisles of the grocery store trying to find something that's more affordable than meat but still has protein, know that you're not alone! Back in the days when my grandparents went through the Great Depression, it was really tough times, but they survived through the hardships by growing their own food. There are a lot of veggies that actually do contain protein, and they're packed full of additional nutrients that our bodies all need. Vegetables highest in protein: Vegetables high in protein include artichokes, asparagus, beans, bean sprouts, and beans in general: broccoli, Brussel sprouts, chickpeas, green peas, kale, mushrooms, mustard greens, spinach, sweet corn, and turnip greens. For a few examples: Black beans contain 15 grams of protein in just a 1-cup serving. In fact, a 1/2 cup of cooked beans provides close to 7 grams of protein, which is the same as eating one ounce of meat. As for collar...