Omega White/Navy Beans: small white haricot beans for baked beans, fasolia and soups. Single 1 kg pack.
Navy beans, also called haricot or pea beans, are small, oval white beans and a variety of the common bean first domesticated in the Americas. They cook to a soft, creamy texture and are the classic bean for baked beans in tomato sauce, as well as Mediterranean white bean soups, fasolia stew and Boston-style baked beans. Soak them overnight and simmer gently until tender, adding salt towards the end. Mashed with garlic and olive oil they also make a smooth dip. Keep the dried beans in a closed container away from humidity; very old beans can take much longer to soften. Navy beans also work well in minestrone, cassoulet-style bakes with chicken, and creamy bean purées served under grilled fish. Because they are small, they absorb the flavours of the sauce quickly.
