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Northern Beans Recipe (Quick Version)

This Northern Beans Recipe is hearty, healthy, and comforting, perfect for family meals or meal prep. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that’s filling, flavorful, and versatile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried northern beans soaked overnight
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ham hock smoked turkey, or diced ham

Method
 

  1. Rinse and soak beans overnight (or quick soak for 1 hour). Drain.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic.
  3. Stir in beans, broth, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 ½ – 2 hours until beans are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Pair with cornbread or crusty bread
  • Serve over rice or quinoa
  • Enjoy as a side with roasted meats