14 Ways With Navy Beans

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With a warm, neutral flavor and creamy texture, navy beans make a great addition to many meals. Stick-to-your-ribs soups, hearty salads, and homey casseroles all can feature this versatile bean. Whether you've got a dried bag, or a few cans tucked in your pantry, you'll find a delicious way to use them with one of our 14 recipes for navy beans.

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Navy Bean Soup with Ham

KGora

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These navy beans simmer down in a broth flavored with smoky ham hock, fresh herbs, and savory onion. Don't forget a side of cornbread to soak everything up.

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Southwestern 3-Bean Salad

Susan Smeltzer

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Navy, black, and kidney beans unite for this southwestern-inspired salad. Reviewers say that this is a hit at potlucks and has even more flavor after sitting in the fridge overnight.

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Pasta Bean Soup

lutzflcat

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This warming soup is pantry-friendly, relying mainly on canned beans and tomatoes, along with some frozen veggies.

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Boston Baked Beans

Susan Larsen-Heise

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"This reminded me of my mom's baked beans," says reviewer Ruth. "It was my first attempt at making baked beans from scratch, but certainly not the last!"

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Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic

Christina

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Recipe creator Scottley says this versatile bean dish can be anything you want it to be. Lightly strain it for a filling side dish, or thicken it up a little bit for a steaming stew.

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No Fail Bean Pie

Barb

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Navy beans are the base for this surprising pie recipe. No one will ever guess that legumes are what makes the filling so creamy.

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White Chicken Chili with Rice

Tammy Lynn

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Nothing makes dinner easier than a one-pot meal. Here beans, rice, chicken, and veggies all cook together into a satisfying chili recipe.

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Sweet Barbeque Beans

Laguna Lala

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"This is a good dish for summer BBQs," says reviewer Kelley James Magestro. "We served it with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and there wasn't a bit left over."

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Isa's French Onion Dip

Allrecipes Magazine

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Navy beans are the base for this creamy and tangy dip. Serve with a side of veggies, pita chips, or baguette slices.

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Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Soup Loving Nicole

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"Simple and great recipe! I didn't have time to soak beans so I used a can of white bean and poured the liquid from the can into the soup. This is a keeper," says chynalyne.

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Chef John's Cassoulet

Chef John

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Beans are just one of the essential ingredients for this classic French recipe. Combined with pancetta, pork shoulder, and sausage, this hearty casserole tastes like a feast fit for a king.

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Andalusian Gazpacho

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Great for using up fresh produce, this gazpacho recipe is more filling than most thanks to the addition of navy beans.

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Andrea's Pasta Fagioli

Bella

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"I was really surprised by how good this is. I've tried a lot of pasta e fagioli recipes, and none of them have tasted like what I remember eating in Italy as a child--until now," says reviewer ZEKEBULLSEYE.

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30-Minute White Bean Chili

Soup Loving Nicole

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This family-friendly chili is ready in just half an hour. Thanks to the use of ground turkey, you'll find this recipe a lot less fatty than beef-based chilis.

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14 Ways With Navy Beans

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Navy Bean Soup with Ham

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Southwestern 3-Bean Salad

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Pasta Bean Soup

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Boston Baked Beans

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Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic

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No Fail Bean Pie

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White Chicken Chili with Rice

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Sweet Barbeque Beans

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Isa's French Onion Dip

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Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

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Chef John's Cassoulet

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Andalusian Gazpacho

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Andrea's Pasta Fagioli

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30-Minute White Bean Chili

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