Ingredient Information

Beans, Great Northern

These are often confused with navy beans (which are also called pea beans), but great northern beans are larger, about the size of a small kidney bean. They are related to the navy bean, as well as kidney and pinto beans.

The flavor is mild and they make the perfect vehicle for soups, such as Minestrone, or Boston Baked Beans.

2 ounces dried great northern beans = 192 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g mono fat, 12g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 8mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol

See Also

Legumes
Bean Paste, Hot
Bean Paste, Red (Hot)
Beans, Black, Canned
Beans, Canned vs. Dried
Beans, Garbanzo
Beans, Great Northern
Beans, Green
Bean Sprouts

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