329 white bean recipes

This scrumptious dish is made with a variety of spices that creates a mouthwatering aroma in the kitchen.

Meatless chili mole with cocoa powder, two kinds of kidney beans, corn, and melted Jarlsberg cheese. The cocoa adds rich depth without any chocolate sweetness.

Southwest baked beans with three types of beans, Roma tomatoes, molasses, honey, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. A smoky-sweet, slow-baked side dish that feeds a crowd.

Hearty vegetarian pot pie packed with pinto beans, chickpeas, mushrooms, corn, and chili peppers under a golden biscuit crust. Miso and tomato paste add deep, savory umami to every spoonful.

Topig is a traditional Armenian Lenten dish: chickpea and potato dough wrapped around a filling of tahini, pine nuts, currants, and spiced onions, then boiled until firm. Vegan, hearty, and steeped in centuries of tradition.

Poppy seed cake made with real vanilla bean and a folded meringue for an incredibly light, tender crumb. Topped with cream cheese frosting for a classic finish.

White chicken chili with white beans, green chiles, poblano pepper, cumin, and oregano. A lighter, brothy chili loaded with garnish options.

Quick black bean relish with tomato, serrano chile, red bell pepper, and red onion in a white wine vinegar dressing. No-cook condiment that perks up grilled meats, fish tacos, or chips.

Cannellini beans, spinach, and tomatoes seasoned with cumin and thyme, baked under a golden breadcrumb crust. A hearty vegetarian gratin that's simple, cozy, and budget-friendly.

Quick Cuban black beans and rice with sautéed green pepper, garlic, oregano, and a splash of vinegar. A vegan-friendly staple that's on the table in 25 minutes.

A hearty grain salad of pinto beans and wild rice tossed with mixed greens in a punchy chive-garlic vinaigrette, garnished with chive blossoms. Vegan, filling, and full of texture.

Vegetarian casserole with chickpeas, mushrooms, spiced tomatoes, cinnamon, and mustard seeds in a yogurt and white wine base. Microwave-quick with Indian-inspired spicing.

Pasta Nicoise salad with shell pasta, fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, black olives, and capers tossed in a garlicky olive oil vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.

Stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts with serrano chiles, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. A fast Thai-style wok dish that's vegetable-forward, protein-rich, and ready in 10 minutes.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup doubles up cannellini and red kidney beans with crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs, and pasta. A hearty 45-minute dinner topped with fresh Parmesan.

Beans with rare steak and pesto: grilled steak sliced rare over mashed cannellini beans with fresh basil-parsley pesto. A Tuscan-style dinner that's lean, protein-heavy, and deeply savory.