great northern beans
nounUK /ˌɡreɪt ˈnɔːðən biːnz/
US /ˌɡreɪt ˈnɔːrðərn biːnz/
Great northern beans are small white beans that people cook and eat.
Mom made a warm soup with great northern beans and carrots.
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2. A variety of the common bean plant grown for its mild white seeds.
The farmer planted great northern beans in the back field.
3. The dried seeds of this plant used as an ingredient in cooking.
Soak the great northern beans overnight before boiling them.
4. A food staple often used in stews and casseroles.
She added great northern beans to the casserole for extra protein.