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Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce is for Soup.

Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce are:

5 Garlic cloves
1 Onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Contadina Tomato Paste
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp also salt
1/2 tsp cumin ground or seeds
2 1/2 cups canned great northern beans, drained. Or 1 cup dried great northern beans, soaked over night or for 6-8 hours and drained.

Optional- 1 lb flanken or beef chuck in 2 inch cubes, 3 beef marrow bones. (I don't use it so it is not included in my nutrition facts).

Here is how you make Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce:

1- In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic and onion in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes. If you are using the meat, add it to the saucepan and brown for about 2 minutes. **if you are not using meat, skip to step 3 but remember to add 2 quarts of water.2- add 2 quarts water to saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 1 hour (until meat is tender).. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. 3- Add the beans, tomato paste, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and white pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Cook longer if you want a thicker consistency.You can also finish this dish in a preheated 350 degree oven for the final 30 minutes.Enjoy!!! Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GABAY29.

The nutritional information for Great Northern Beans Stewed in Tomato Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 89.2

• Total Fat: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 25.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 3.0 g