How to Make Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting combination of creamy navy beans, hearty greens, salty bacon, and aromatic garlic. This recipe for Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic brings together all these delicious flavors in a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a Sunday supper.

Navy beans, also known as haricot beans, are small, creamy-white beans that hold their shape well when cooked, making them the perfect choice for this recipe. They are hi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small head of garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • ½ lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the bacon to the onions; continue cooking and stirring until the bacon fat begins to render, about 5 minutes more. Mix the garlic into the bacon and onion mixture, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the undrained navy beans into the mixture; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Fold the spinach into the mixture until the leaves are evenly coated. Place a cover on the saucepan; simmer to allow the flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Squeeze the half lemon over the dish and stir to serve.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 809mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 689mg