DeLallo Navy Beans are an incredibly versatile bean that deserves a place on your pantry shelf. These small white beans are dense with a meaty texture and a lovable mild and nutty flavor. Also known as haricot beans or pea beans, Navy Beans are a fiber-rich, protein-packed pantry staple ready to create hearty soups, bean salads, stews, sauces, bean dips and more.
- Superior beans picked at the peak of flavor.
- Mild and nutty in flavor.
- Hearty white bean with a dense, meaty texture.
- Packed with protein and fiber.
- Popular bean for soups and stews.
- Non GMO.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Navy beans are dense in texture, making them great for smashing into bean dips and purées. Feature them in bean or vegetable soup, as well as pasta sauces. Create cold bean salads with olive oil and fresh herbs. Navy beans are the foundation of the classic Boston baked beans dish. They are famous for their starring role in Senate Bean Soup. Use them as a substitute protein for meat in a number of dishes to create vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are navy beans?
Navy beans, also known as pea beans or haricot beans, are another white bean or common bean from the family Phaseolus vulgaris. Navy beans are slightly flattened and oval in shape—much smaller than other white beans. They get their name from their use in the 1800s to feed the United States Navy. Cooked navy beans are mild and nutty with a dense texture—a versatile pantry staple and the flavorful foundation of some famous recipes. Navy beans are the iconic bean in the classic baked bean recipe along with soups and stews. They are packed with fiber and protein. They are similar to pinto beans and Great Northern beans.
What is the difference between navy beans and great northern beans?
Navy beans and Great Northern beans are two varieties of white beans, which have a lot in common. Both are white beans with a tender texture when cooked. Navy beans are small, though, and more dense in texture. Great Northern beans are larger and wider. Their texture is more tender and creamy. Both can be used almost interchangeably. Navy beans do hold up better in cooked preparations.
What is the difference between navy beans and butter beans (lima beans)?
Navy beans are smaller white beans than butter beans (lima beans) with a texture that is much more dense. Butter beans (Lima beans) are larger beans with a pale green-yellow color and a shape that is more round, yet flat. Butter beans are buttery in texture with a slightly sweet, earthy flavor; whereas, navy beans are milder and nutty.
What do I do with navy beans?
Navy beans are nutty and mild in flavor with a dense texture and a shape that stands up to cooking. This makes them great for smashing into bean dips and purées. Navy beans are perfect for hearty soups and sauces. Like other white beans, they shine in cold bean salads, grain bowls and the icon Baked Beans picnic side. They are famous for their starring role in Senate Bean Soup, Use them as a substitute protein for meat in a number of dishes.
