Fact File: Northern Beans

Northern beans are probably the least known out of all beans, but they still have important nutrition content.

Characteristics: Northern beans are white and have a light nutty flavor. 

Origin: South American Indians were thought to be the first people to grow these beans. 

Growing Season: These beans take 65-90 days to grow. They are in season around summer. 

When they are ripe: When the beans are enlarged and and dry they are ready to pick

Health Benefits: 

-High in Iron
-High in Dietary Fiber
-High in Protein
-Full of Minerals and a great source of many different vitamins

How to cook and prepare them:

If you are buying dry beans, prepare them the same that you would prepare any other dried bean. These bans are great in chili and some Mexican dishes. A good seasoning to add to the beans could be:

-1 lb. of dry northern beans
-1 yellow onion
-2 bay leaves
-salt and pepper (for taste)

1. Put the beans in a pot to boil
2. Set aside for an hour, then transfer to another pot and put the onion and bay leaves in it.
3. Stir occasionally. Cook for 1-1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.

Fun facts: 

-Northern beans are often confused with another type of bean, the navy bean, which is slightly smaller.
-National bean day is January 6th
-1 cup of beans is about 14 grams of protein.

Warnings: Some people may be allergic to beans.

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For more information, go to:

(1) http://www.camelliabrand.com/about-the-bean/about-great-northern-beans/

(2) http://rainydayfoods.com/great-northern-beans-50lb.html

(3) http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-northern-white-beans-33326.html

(4) http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/benefits-great-northern-beans-16676.html

(5) http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/how-cook-beans

(6) http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/great-northern-beans

(7) http://rainydayfoods.com/great-northern-beans-50lb.html