Best 4 Savory Slow Cooked Northern Beans Recipes

**Savor the Comfort and Versatility of Slow-Cooked Northern Beans: A Medley of Culinary Delights**

Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of savory slow-cooked northern beans recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. These hearty legumes, renowned for their creamy texture and nutty flavor, take center stage in a diverse range of dishes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From classic comfort food to innovative culinary creations, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion.

Our featured recipes showcase the versatility of northern beans, transforming them into delectable soups, stews, salads, and main courses. Indulge in the rich and smoky flavors of our Slow-Cooker Northern Bean and Ham Soup, where tender beans harmoniously blend with succulent ham, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs. For a lighter and refreshing option, try our Northern Bean Salad with Roasted Vegetables, a vibrant interplay of textures and flavors that will elevate your taste buds.

If you're craving a hearty and comforting meal, our Slow-Cooker Northern Bean and Sausage Casserole is sure to satisfy. Succulent sausage, tender beans, and a medley of vegetables come together in a symphony of flavors, enveloped in a velvety sauce. And for a taste of culinary innovation, our Northern Bean and Sweet Potato Curry is an exotic delight, where the sweetness of potatoes intertwines with the earthy flavors of beans, all harmonized by a symphony of warm spices.

Whether you're seeking a classic comfort food experience or a culinary adventure, our collection of slow-cooked northern beans recipes offers a world of flavors to explore. Each dish is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility and deliciousness of these humble legumes, inviting you to savor the warmth and comfort of a hearty and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER NORTHERN WHITE BEAN

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White beans are cooked in a slow cooker with smoked neck bones, aromatic vegetables, seasonings, and chicken broth. This recipe can be used for cooking most any dried bean in the slow cooker. Adjust liquid when cooking tougher skin beans (such as pinto beans). Add garlic and onion powder to taste, if desired.

Provided by Santilia Lovett

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 11h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed
2 large smoked neck bones
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ teaspoon soul seasoning
½ onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon white vinegar, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
Place neck bones in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth over the top; stir in soul seasoning.
Cook on High until meat is falling off the bones, about 1 hour. Transfer bones and meat to a plate and shred meat from bones; discard bones.
Stir beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce into slow cooker; spread shredded meat over beans.
Cook on High for 2 to 4 hours (or cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1149.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

~ SAVORY SLOW-COOKED NORTHERN BEANS ~

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I'm always up for a pot of beans during cold winter days. This is just another flavorful recipe I put together with what I had. Delicious!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Bean Soups

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 clove garlic, chopped
2 lb dry northern beans
4 c water
4 c chicken broth or stock
1 tsp chicken bouillon paste optional, it adds flavor
1 c baby carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp herbes de provence
1 meaty ham bone or a couple meaty ham hocks

Steps:

1. Place oil in bottom of slow cooker, add onion, garlic and carrots. Next add ham bone, beans, seasonings, broth and water. Stir in bouillon.
2. Cook on high for 6 hours adding more broth or water as beans absorb. Cook until beans are desired tenderness.

SLOW-COOKER GREAT NORTHERN BEANS

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The top recipes I searched didn't have nearly enough flavor - this is a combination of several recipes to get the flavor profile where I wanted it.

Provided by licked_cupcake

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 meals, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 lbs dried great northern beans
1 lb ham hock (neck bones)
1 lb carrot
5 celery ribs
1 large onion
6 garlic cloves
6 cups chicken broth (or, 6 cups water with chicken boullion cubes dissolved)
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Soak beans overnight in water, 12 - 24 hrs, drain and rinse.
Cook ham hocks in 6 cups chicken broth in slow cooker on high for 60 minutes. Remove bones from slow cooker, once cooled strip meat off the bones and set aside to add at the very end. (alternatives - skip this step and add cooked ham or bacon at the very end).
While ham hocks cook, chop carrots, celery, onion, and mince the garlic.
Add rinsed beans, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and all spices/seasonings to the liquid in the slow cooker.
Cook for 5 hrs on high heat (longer if on low heat).
Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 974.3, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 23.7

SAVORY AND SPICY NORTHERN BEANS (QUICK AND EASY!)

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This is a quick and easy bean dish...can be used as a protein for vegetarians, or as a side for the meat lovers! This is an adaptation of SarasotaCook's Recipe #385699.

Provided by breezermom

Categories Onions

Time 17m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced fine
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like things hot!)
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained but not rinsed
2 teaspoons parsley, fresh and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium until slightly soft.
Add the beans, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium high and cook for about 4-5 minutes. While they are cooking, mash about half of the beans with a fork until they reach the consistency that you prefer.
If you would like, you can garnish with some additional olive oil and ground pepper.

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
Use a slow cooker: This is the easiest way to cook northern beans. Simply add the beans, water, and spices to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your northern beans, such as garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bacon, or ham.
Season to taste: Be sure to taste the beans before serving and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
Serve with your favorite sides: Northern beans can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or salad.

Conclusion:

Northern beans are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. With their nutty flavor and creamy texture, northern beans are a great addition to soups, stews, salads, and even desserts.