{"id":1530,"date":"2021-07-02T20:27:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T00:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jensveganeats.com\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2023-04-19T14:39:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T18:39:38","slug":"smoky-great-northern-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jensveganeats.com\/smoky-great-northern-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoky Great Northern Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lately, I have been on a mission to create flavorful beans and this Smoky Great Northern Beans recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a bean that holds a little smoke, a little heat, and keeps its shape and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the recipe, let me also mention this recipe is vegan, oil-free, low calorie dense and ready in 30 minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What ingredients will you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Great Northern Beans.<\/strong> I use canned but you can use fresh homemade beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onion<\/strong>. White or sweet work well in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried Herbs. <\/strong>Garlic powder, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper (you choose your level of spice) and black pepper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquid Smoke.<\/strong> I like the Colgin<\/a> brand of liquid smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquid Aminos.<\/strong> You can use Bragg<\/a> Liquid Aminos. soy sauce or tamari (wheat-free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water or Vegetable Broth.<\/strong> I think the flavoring is on point with just using water but you can add a little more by using vegetable broth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simple Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>In a non-stick pan over medium\/low heat, water saut\u00e9 the onions, until soft. Meaning, when you cook the onion, no oil is used. Let the onion start to cook then when it gets a little stuck, add a splash of water. Move the onions around. Continue to do this until soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/strong>. Add all of the seasonings (garlic powder, dried oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, liquid aminos and black pepper) into the pan with a splash of water. Mix well. It will be come a paste. Let cook for 1-2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Slowly pour in the water or vegetable broth, stirring to blend with the spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4<\/strong>. Add beans. Mix well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5<\/strong>. Bring to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/strong>. Turn to medium low, keeping a simmer. Set timer for 15 minutes. Stir a few times to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom or the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7<\/strong>. Remove from burner to let cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greens would be a great add-in to this recipe! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a lighter green<\/em>, like spinach, let wilt in over the last few minutes of cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For heartier greens<\/em>, like kale or collards, add in at the same time your beans are added along with an extra 1\/4 cup water. The heartier greens will need to be cooked longer (30-60 minutes) to get that soft braised taste. To see another recipe like this, check out my Braised Greens & Beans<\/a> recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Bean recipes you might enjoy from Jen’s Vegan Eats…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n