DIETS: LC GF VG VT
Serves 4
Time: 2 1/2 - 3 hours

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups dry Great Northern Beans
• 6 1/4 cups water
• 1 garlic head, cleaned, cloves split in half
• 1 large sprig fresh thyme
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 1 cup celery, diced (approx. 3 stalks)
• 1/2 Tablespoon salt
• Dash Pepper

Instructions: 

• Rinse beans and add to large saucepan and cover with 6 cups water. Add  garlic and thyme (just add them whole, they will be removed later). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low, cover, and cook for 2 hours.
• Remove pot from heat, stir in 1/2 Tablespoon salt and remove garlic and thyme. 
• Place 1/4 cup water and butter into medium saucepan and heat on medium until butter melts. Add celery and cook until tender.
• Add celery mixture to bean mixture and reheat on med-low for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 275.5
Total Fat 12.2 g
Saturated Fat 7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Cholesterol 31.0 mg
Sodium 1,312.6 mg
Potassium 685.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 31.8 g
Dietary Fiber 10.3 g
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 11.9 g