265 white can recipes

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.

A vegetable-packed white lasagna layered with a creamy pesto sauce, mashed white beans, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, and spinach-ricotta. No tomato in sight, finished with a parmesan-breadcrumb crust.

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.

If you're a fan of carrot cake you will love this low-fat rendition that is perfect for dessert.

This savory and succulent chili is made with beef, white kidney beans and chickpeas.

Minestrone casalinga: a homestyle Italian vegetable soup packed with white beans, leeks, cabbage, zucchini, and orzo. Rustic, layered, and exactly what cold weather calls for.

My take on this classic Italian belly warming soup.

Loaded vegetables minestrone packs cannellini beans, zucchini, carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, green beans, and elbow macaroni into a beef-stock tomato broth. Classic Italian comfort soup, feeds 10.

Light pumpkin praline cheesecake: low-fat cottage cheese stands in for cream cheese, wheat germ replaces graham crumbs in the crust, and pumpkin pie spice carries the flavor. Topped with maple-drizzled pecans.

Layered tamale pie steamed in real corn husks with three distinct masa layers: fresh corn, green chile cilantro, and red pepper chili. Served with fresh green salsa.

Fiery homemade salsa with four jalapenos, hot sauce, cayenne, and red pepper flakes blended with fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and lime. Keeps in the fridge for a week.

Crunchy, zesty Texas caviar loaded with black beans, pinto beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro in a tangy rice vinegar dressing. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.

Baked white bean and brown rice patties with Mexican seasoning, chili peppers, and garlic. A high-protein vegetarian burger alternative with serious spice and crunch.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

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.

Gambardella's minestrone with five dried legumes, fresh fennel, basil, oregano, and Italian vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty soup. Serve over pasta or rice.