14 Ways With Navy Beans

Navy Bean Soup with Ham

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.

Southwestern 3-Bean Salad

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.

Pasta Bean Soup

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

"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!"

Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic

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.

No Fail Bean Pie

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

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

Sweet Barbeque Beans

"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

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

Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

"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.

Chef John's Cassoulet

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

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

Andrea's Pasta Fagioli

"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.

30-Minute White Bean Chili

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.