Balanced Bushel Navy Beans
No, eating our American-grown navy beans will not make you a better sailor. The name “navy” bean was derived in South America where sailors used them as a staple food in the 19th century. Our easy-to-cook navy beans are great for your baked bean casserole or roasted and spiced for a snack while providing nutritional benefits for the whole family. High in antioxidants, copper (which helps keep the metabolism running smoothly), slow-burn carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, fiber, and folate, our navy beans are beneficial for overall heart health, memory, healthy bones, and skin.
Ingredients: Navy Beans. May contain soybean and wheat
Quick Preparation
- Rinse and sort beans in a strainer or colander before soaking.
- For a quick soak, bring 10 cups of water and 1 pound of beans to a rolling boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine 6 cups of cold water and 1 pound soaked beans. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer 1 ½ to 2 hour(s) or until tender.
- Remove from heat and drain well.
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Helpful Hint
Beans are harvested in their natural state. Even with the most careful attention and best processing available, we suggest you look over the content closely to pick out any foreign substances such as small stones and particles, etc. As a helpful hint, rinse the beans with drinkable water to provide a wholesome dish.