Slow Cooker Northern White Bean
These slow-cooked Great Northern beans become tender and richly flavored with smoky neck bones, chicken broth, chopped onion, and soul seasoning. A splash of white vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and hot sauce can add balance and gentle heat, making this comforting crockpot dish a hearty choice for a family supper or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Northern White Bean, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse; set aside.
- 3
Place neck bones in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth over the bones; stir in soul seasoning.
- 4
Cook on High until the meat falls off the bones, about 1 hour. Transfer the bones and meat to a plate, then shred the meat from the bones; discard the bones.
- 5
Stir beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, and hot sauce into the slow cooker; spread shredded meat over the bean mixture.
- 6
Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 4 hours.
- Calories 346.58 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 30.59 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 26.78 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.43 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.33 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.43 mg High 27%
- Sodium 590.21 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 8.63 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 1.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 97.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 658.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 14.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Northern White Bean is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Caster Sugar, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Dried Northern Beans. Each serving provides about 346.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Northern White Bean made of?
- The main ingredients are Caster Sugar, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Northern Beans, Great Northern Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Northern White Bean?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Northern White Bean easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Northern White Bean healthy?
- Slow Cooker Northern White Bean has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 346.58 calories and 30.59 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 590.21 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.33 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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