Great Northern Beans (M/MA)

COOKING METHODS:

To steam:

• Open the cans and drain the liquid from half of the cans. Place beans in solid steamtable pans.
• Equally distribute margarine, Italian Seasoning, and onion powder among pans. Stir the ingredients gently and then cover the pans.
• Steam for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
• Stir gently to combine. Cover and hold for service.

To heat:

• Open the cans and drain the liquid from half of the cans.
• Place beans in a braising pan, stockpot, or steam-jacked kettle. Add margarine, Italian Seasoning, and onion powder. Stir the ingredients gently.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir gently to avoid breaking beans. Simmer for 5-6 minutes or until heated through.
• Transfer to a solid steamtable pan. Cover and hold for service.

Portion ½ cup with 4 ounce spoodle or #8 scoop. Each portion provides serving 1 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate.

Mature Great Northern beans must be counted as either a vegetable or a meat/meat alternate and cannot be counted as meeting both components.