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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Sort and rinse the dried navy beans, discarding any debris or damaged beans.
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.
Preheat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
Dice the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
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.
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.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty navy beans as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
