Navy Beans

Navy beans are a small white bean (similar to great northern beans) traditionally used to make the humble ‘baked beans’ dish many of us know and love. They have a sweet nutty flavour and like most of the legume family, are also great for cooking in soups and casseroles.

Interesting fact!

Navy beans were a staple bean of the United States Navy during the 20th century and the name stuck.

Health Benefits of Navy Beans

Navy beans are super high in cholesterol lowering fibre, which also helps to balance blood sugar. This means it is a perfect bean for those with diabetes or other blood sugar problems.  Navy beans are a great source of fibre, magnesium, copper and B1 and are a very good source of protein, especially when combined with brown rice.

Cooking with Navy Beans

Navy beans are the size of a small pea, are a creamy white colour and are dense and smooth when cooked. We recommend using navy beans for our delicious homemade baked beans recipe.  As with all legumes, it is best to soak them first overnight in the fridge before cooking. To cook add one cup of beans to 3 cups of water, bring to the boil and simmer for about 1.5 hours. Navy beans make a great dip or spread by simply blending with olive oil, garlic and your favourite herbs and spices. Spread on toast, eat with crackers or roll up with salad into a wrap.  Whole cooked navy beans make a great protein rich addition to soups, salads and stir-fry’s.