Once a staple on U.S. Naval ships from whence they got their names, these small white beans are perfect for making baked beans. Dry navy beans are available year-round in prepackaged containers as well as bulk bins. Canned navy beans are also available year round at local markets.
Once a staple on U.S. Naval ships from whence they got their names, these small white beans are perfect for making baked beans.
Navy beans are small, pea-sized beans that are creamy white in color. They are a mild-flavored bean that is dense and smooth. Like other common beans, navy beans are one of 13,000 species of the family of legumes, or plants that produce edible pods. Combined with whole grains such as rice, navy beans provide virtually fat-free high quality protein.