Navy beans
are only one type of white bean.
There are three kinds of white beans: Navy, Great Northern and Cannellini beans. As canned products the three are interchangeable, but since dry beans tend to make the best soups and salads, it will be necessary to see how they stack up as dry goods. Since Navy beans are best suited for making baked beans, the choice boils down to great Northern and Cannellini. And because the Great Northern bean has more versatility and popularity in North America, that bean will be discussed.
Instructions
Seasoning Tips
1. Add some ingredients from the onion family such as white onions, Spanish onions, scallions and/or garlic. The onions add some substance to the beans in addition to seasoning.
2. Use a meat broth, meat product or both. Chicken broth is a popular seasoning, as are bits of raw bacon.
3. Try some lemon or lime juice, just to add a touch of sour taste to the starchy richness of the beans. Even vinegar could be used to create a distinct and savory sweet and sour flavor.
4. Use some traditional methods of seasoning vegetable and soups, such as bay leaves, thyme, savory, parsley or rosemary.
5. Go spicy with cumin, paprika, chili powder or cayenne.
6. Don't forget the salt and pepper.
Tags: Great Northern, Navy beans, Northern Cannellini