navy bean

Small white legume

Navy bean is a small, white, oval-shaped bean commonly used in baked beans, soups, and stews.

The name comes from the bean's long history as a staple in U.S.

Navy rations.

Navy beans have a mild flavor and creamy texture when cooked: She made navy bean soup with ham hocks.

legume

haricot

Dried legume variety

lentil · cowpea · field pea

culinary

soup

Cooked liquid dish

ham hock · bacon · molasses · potage · minestrone · slow-cooked · simmered · comfort food · hearty · side dish

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

vegan · iron · folate · potassium · low-fat · complex carbohydrates · nutrient-dense · filling · satiety · digestive health

Categories
Family

bean, navy, navigate, navigator, navigation, naval, navigable, navies, navigability

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G