navy beans
Small white legumes
Navy beans are small, white, oval-shaped beans with a mild flavor and creamy texture when cooked.
They're a staple of American cooking, particularly in baked beans and Senate bean soup.
The name comes from their long history as a dietary staple in the U.S.
Navy.
Also called haricot beans or white beans.
Cooked liquid dish
- cassouletFrench white bean stew
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
hummus · puree · dip · salad · simmered · slow-cooked · mashed · refried
Large diving waterbird
- cannelliniItalian white bean variety
- flageoletSmall end-blown woodwind
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
Plant-based digestive aid
- proteinFolded amino chain
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- ironElement twenty-six
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
magnesium · thiamine · zinc · complex carbohydrates · low-fat · cholesterol-free · plant-based · heart-healthy
One who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- meat substituteNon-animal protein alternative
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
whole food · pantry staple · meal prep · batch cooking · sustainable · food security · soaking · sprouting
soup
Cooked liquid dish
chili · hummus · puree · dip · salad · simmered · slow-cooked · mashed · refried · braised
great northern
Large diving waterbird
- cannelliniItalian white bean variety
- flageoletSmall end-blown woodwind
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
potassium · magnesium · thiamine · zinc · complex carbohydrates · low-fat · cholesterol-free · plant-based · heart-healthy · blood sugar
vegetarian
One who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- meat substituteNon-animal protein alternative
meatless · whole food · pantry staple · meal prep · batch cooking · sustainable · food security · soaking · sprouting
- white beanscannellini, great northern
- Calciumcalcium, bone health, bones, dairy, yogurt
- cropsmaize, wheat, rice, corn, potatoes
- legumespea, peas, lentils, lentil, chickpeas
- slow cookingslow cooker, braise, braising, simmer, simmering
- fiber sourcesbran, oats, wheat bran, whole grains, lentils