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Pressure-Cooked Beans





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Makes 6 cups; 12 servings

Notes: Serve the cooked beans alone or incorporate them into other recipes. If making ahead, cool, cover, and chill up to 4 days.

 1 pound sorted, rinsed, and drained dried Great Northern beans
 2 chopped onions (1 lb. total)
 1 dried bay leaf
 5 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
  Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1
1

In a 6-quart pressure cooker, combine 1 pound sorted, rinsed, and drained dried Great Northern beans, 2 chopped onions (1 lb. total), 1 dried bay leaf, and 5 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth.

Step 2
2

Seal cooker. Following manufacturer's instructions, bring to maximum pressure (15 lb.) over high heat, then adjust heat to stabilize cooking rate. Cook 1 1/2 hours. Release pressure quickly, running cold water over pan.

Step 3
3

Open pan. Serve beans or, for less liquid, stir often over high heat until mixture has consistency desired, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%

Dietary Fiber 16g58%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.