Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans
Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans balance a deep molasses sweetness with smoky bacon and a gentle onion savoriness. The beans turn tender and creamy, cloaked in a glossy sauce that’s perfect for backyard cookouts, potlucks, or a cozy weekend supper alongside grilled meats or cornbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and the navy beans to a boil; keep boiling for 2 minutes. Stir the bacon, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and salt into the water.
- 2
Carefully transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on High for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Stir 3 cups water into the mixture. Continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes more.
- Calories 130.99 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.63 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 32.47 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.3 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 117.18 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 7.64 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 26.03 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 25.16 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 248.29 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Oven Baked Navy Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 6 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Fully Cooked Bacon, and Molasses. Each serving provides about 130.99 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Fully Cooked Bacon, Molasses, Navy Beans. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans?
- About 6 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 130.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans healthy?
- Classic Oven-Baked Navy Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 130.99 calories and 2.63 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.18 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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