20 Delicious Ways To Cook With White Beans
This round-up features 20 white bean (cannellini bean) recipes to help inspire your homecooking journey when cooking with this versatile plant-based ingredient! Never look for recipe inspiration again with this handy roundup.
Mild in flavor yet rich in protein and fiber, white beans are one of the most adaptable pantry staples you can keep on hand.
Known for their creamy texture and ability to take on bold seasoning, they work just as well roasted or mashed as they do simmered into soups, stews, and pastas. In this collection, you'll find over X vegetarian recipes featuring white beans - whether you call them cannellini beans or simply a weeknight essential - offering fresh ideas for fast, nourishing meals.
20 Delicious Ways to Cook with White Beans
This delicious creamy white beans recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and the perfect quick and easy one pan meal served with crusty bread on the side.
An easy and simple bean recipe that packs a big punch: easy cheesy white bean tomato bake with fresh spinach and lashings of cheesy goodness!
A delicious and hearty white bean soup that’s perfect for cozy, colder weather. This delicious soup comes together in under 30 minutes and perfect served with a side of crusty sourdough bread.
These caramelized onion white beans with fresh rosemary are made in one-pot and are the perfect cozy comfort food for the colder months. Serve on top of crusty sourdough or with mashed potatoes!
A homemade 'posh' baked beans recipe with roasted tomatoes and garlic, and the addition of a dollop of plant-based cream cheese for a velvety, creamy sauce.
This creamy butternut squash and white bean pasta is a fantastic way of getting added protein and iron into a vegan diet. With a velvety, thicky, and creamy sauce, this pasta dish is the perfect warming hug in a bowl.
This simple Greek bean soup, also known as Fasolada, is this national dish of Greece. It’s a wonderfully simple recipe to put together, and an instant classic the whole family will love.
This delicious spicy roasted red pepper soup is packed with flavor, vegetables, and vitamin C - perfect for warding off winter illnesses. It's a hands off recipe ready in about an hour.
This delicious sausage and bean casserole requires just one pot and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy dinner that’s hearty, wholesome, and a great cozy homecooked meal for th family.
This white bean and cucumber salad is the perfect easy lunch when it’s too hot to cook! The herby, tangy salad pairs perfectly with the creamy ricotta base.
A hearty and healthy sausage, kale, and white bean soup packed full of flavor and nutrients. This soup is like a hug in a bowl - perfect for the colder weather.
An incredibly moreish white bean buffalo dip, perfect for game nights, parties, or any hosting occasion!
This Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet is the perfect one-pan meal packed with protein, fiber, and gorgeous Mediterranean flavors. This is a delicious 20-minute vegetarian lunch or dinner with a creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans, and artichokes – pair it with fresh basil, soft cheese, and crusty sourdough to mop up the sauce!
Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan white bean soup that embodies simple comfort food. This hearty, rustic dish makes use of leftover bread, vegetables, and beans to create a satisfying meal.
Shakshuka is a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner originating from the Middle East – and here, I’ve upgraded it with added white beans for a fiber and protein-packed twist on the classic one-pan dish.
An easy and delicious creamy white bean dip with cannellini beans, tahini, and lots of lemon. The perfect side dish dip that's naturally vegan and high in protein.
A delicious and easy white bean salad recipe that's perfect for a fuss-free plant-based dinner with creamy cannellini beans.
This high protein, 20-minute white bean puttanesca recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta recipe. The mild and creamy beans balance perfectly with punchy capers and kalamata olives!
This vibrant yet simple Italian white bean salad is the perfect light lunch or summery side.
These gorgeous buffalo white bean tacos are the perfect vegetarian family meal - spicy, creamy, and packed with flavor!




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