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Slow-Simmered Blackstrap Molasses & Navy Beans

Name: Slow-Simmered Blackstrap Molasses & Navy Beans
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dried white navy beans; 1/2 lb organic pasture-raised bacon, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses; 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar; 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard; to taste sea salt; to taste cracked black pepper

This nourishing, fiber-rich dish brings deep, earthy sweetness and comforting warmth to your table. Perfectly balanced with organic apple cider vinegar, it is a sophisticated take on a rustic tradition.

30 min hands-on · + 4 hrs slow cooking · serves 6 · about 260 calories per serving

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Soak and Prepare

Submerge the dried beans in 6 cups of water in a Dutch oven and soak overnight to improve digestibility and texture.

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dried white navy beans2 cups
organic pasture-raised bacon, chopped1/2 lb
yellow onion, diced1 medium
unsulphured molasses1/2 cup
coconut sugar or brown sugar1/4 cup
raw apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons
ground dry mustard1 teaspoon
sea saltto taste
cracked black pepperto taste

Nutrition & balance

About 260 calories per person · serves 6

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To round out your plate

Add a side of leafy greens or colorful vegetables for variety and fiber.
This is a richer dish; pair it with vegetables or fruit and choose a portion that suits you.

Ask a healthcare professional whether vitamin D, B12, iron or any supplement is appropriate for your diet and health needs; food is the first step. Choose organic ingredients when possible.

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