simmered Great Northern Beans (low fat)

1 cup dry great Northern beans (soaked overnight and picked through then drained.)
3 cloves chopped (or crushed) peeled garlic
I medium raw onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium rib celery with leaves, chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 tsp taco seasoning
6 t o 8 cups water

I use a small dutch oven for this. I have also cooked it in a crock pot . If ou feel you really need meat I would use some lean diced ham cubes.

Soak beans over night. Pick through looking for loose pebbles etc. Drain and discard the water used for soaking. place beans in large pot with chopped herbs and vegetables. Bring to boil cover wit lid and reduce heat to simmer. Add more water during cooking if needed. Stir only if needed. Add taco seasoning 1 hour before beans are finished cooking. Beans will be soft when they have cooked/

Serving Size: makes approximately 6.5 half cup servings

Number of Servings: 6.5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JANEINE.