Organic navy beans are also known as pea beans, Yankee beans and Boston beans. These plump, white beans cook to a pleasant, mild taste and a soft texture. Navy beans offer protein, folate, iron and vitamin B1. A classicly American legume, navy beans are used to make Boston baked beans and navy beans soup.

How to Prepare Navy Beans

Boil for a few minutes and then let them soak for an hour off the heat. Drain, add fresh water and continue cooking. Soaked beans will cook in about 60 minutes. Use 3 cups of water for each cup of uncooked beans. You can season the beans by adding bay leaves, herb sprigs, or garlic cloves to the cooking water.