Food Lens · Canned
Navy beans
Mild and slightly nutty with a smooth, creamy texture once cooked.
Lens analyzedNavy beans are small, oval white beans with a mild flavor and creamy texture once cooked, named for their long history as a staple in the U.S. Navy's rations. Canned versions are already cooked and ready to add straight to soups, stews, or baked bean dishes. Their thin skin lets them break down easily, thickening whatever they're cooked in.
Where it comes from
Small white beans like navy beans have been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years, and the name specifically traces back to their common use as a shelf-stable protein source for sailors. They remain closely associated with baked beans and dishes like Boston-style baked beans and ham and bean soup.
Buying it
Check the can for dents or bulging, and compare added-salt levels between brands if sodium matters to you. Dried navy beans are also widely available for cooking from scratch, though they take longer to prepare.
Storing it
Store an unopened can in the pantry, where it keeps for about two years; refrigerate leftover cooked beans in a sealed container and use them within a few days.
Keeps about 2 years in the pantry.
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