Navy Beans

Warm up your kitchen with this comforting and hearty Navy Beans recipe, a flavorful blend of tender beans simmered to perfection with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a smoky hint of paprika. Featuring dried navy beans, savory broth, and a medley of fresh ingredients like carrots, celery, and garlic, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you slow-simmer them for hours or opt for a quick soak method, these beans deliver wholesome goodness with every bite. Perfect as a stand-alone meal or a side dish to your favorite crusty bread, this recipe is a must-try for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with protein, full of flavor, and easy to customize, it’s a simple, one-pot delight that you’ll make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 1 large carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Sort and rinse the dried navy beans, discarding any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and let them soak overnight. Alternatively, use the quick soak method by boiling them for 2 minutes, removing from heat, and letting them soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans after soaking.

Step 3

Preheat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 4

Dice the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 6

Add the soaked and drained navy beans to the pot along with the bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty navy beans as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3609.8 grams (3609.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1943

Total Fat 37.50g	48%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5967mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 303.70g	110%
Dietary Fiber 75.80g	271%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 110.40g	221%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 926mg	71%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 7126mg	152%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.9%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 60.9%