Cannellini Bean Recipes

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Vegetable-Bean Soup

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This time of year is filled with fancy fare, so we all need a change of pace during the week. This simple soup is tasty, and extremely gratifying.

Greek Layer Dip

Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.

Sausage and Bean Casserole

This is not your basic pork and beans but a quick version of a classic French dish.

Cannellini-Bean and Greens Stew

Half of the beans are mashed while the rest are left whole, giving this hearty one-pot stew a wonderfully chunky texture. Toasted ciabatta flavored with sage and garlic makes the perfect accompaniment.

Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula

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You can prep the components of this Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula in advance—toss together just before serving. The spicy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard give the dish plenty of flavor.

Classic Minestrone

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This beloved Italian soup isn't just hearty and healthy -- it's really flexible. Minestrone typically includes lots of leafy greens, other veggies, and beans. Which to choose? You're only limited by the contents of your refrigerator and pantry.

Cannellini Bean Soup

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A dietary staple in Italian cuisine, cannellini beans bring tremendous flavor to this soup. Make it a day ahead of time -- it will taste even better when you're ready to eat it.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Grilled Vegetables and White-Bean Fattoush

Grilled peppers and red onion are combined with briny feta and herb-coated cannellini beans in this take on a Lebanese fattoush salad. Pita chips and a generous drizzle of red-wine vinaigrette bring crunch and brightness.

Speedy "Baked" Beans

Serve these with Tangy Coleslaw alongside our Baked Corn Dogs.

Chicken-Chile Stew

Poblano chiles kick this chicken stew up a notch. Tender pieces of meat and cannellini beans make this a hearty lunch or dinner.

White-Bean Salad with Zucchini and Parmesan

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White beans add protein while chopped zucchini adds crunch to this delicious vegetarian salad from Allison Jeffries of Bethesda, Maryland.

Beans and Greens

Tired of your kids not eating greens? Try mixing escarole with tender cannellini beans for an enticing side dish. You can substitute kale for the escarole.

Inspiration and Ideas

Herbed Bean Salad

The flavors in this simple salad get better as the beans marinate and soak up the dressing.

Whole-Wheat Tagliatelle with Creamy White-Bean and Kale Sauce

For a healthy, craveable dinner, try this creamy but dairy-free kale "pesto" that's made with cannellini beans, and go with whole-grain noodles to get the most nutrients from your pasta. Top with sliced almonds for a plant-based protein boost.

Tomato, Basil, and White-Bean Salad

Spaghetti and Eggplant "Meatballs"

Spaghetti and meatballs has multigenerational appeal, even when it goes vegetarian. A blend of eggplant and white beans provides the protein. Cheese, garlic, and oregano are the familiar-flavor agents; breadcrumbs and egg bind them together. A quick trip under the broiler browns the tops and sides, then plunk!—into the gravy they go.

All Cannellini Bean Recipes

White Bean-and-Tomato Salad

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To make a fiber-rich bean salad even more nutritious, include antioxidant-paced tomatoes and immune-boosting scallions.

Lamb and Bulgur Stew with White Beans

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Creamy Broccoli-White Bean Soup

Adding pre-steamed broccoli florets to soup with olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic cloves makes a complete hearty meal.

Kale and White Bean Soup

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Mash the beans, and use them to thicken the broth; leave some whole for added texture.

Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Rosemary

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If the stew is made in advance, be sure to remove the rosemary sprig and let the beans cool before refrigerating. It should be reheated gently over medium-low heat.

Pasta e Fagioli

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Our version of pasta and cannellini beans is thick, like a stew. To thin it, use a little extra broth.

Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup

Cannellini beans provide protein and fiber in this fragrant, steaming broth with Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup. It's loaded with vegetables, grains, and herbs.

Lamb and White Beans with Rosemary

This one-skillet meal is hearty and satisfying on a cold winter night.

Cavolo Nero and Cannellini Bean Soup

Asolid Tuscan-style soupincludes an Italian variety of kale, cavolo nero, that has crinkly leavesand a near-spicy bite (look for the greenat farmers' markets or gourmet groceries);the dish gets significant protein fromcannellini beans.

White Bean Dip

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A simple, creamy bean dip and a cocktail turn any late-afternoon gathering into happy hour.

Mashed White Beans

Take familiar techniques, like mashing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.

White Turkey Chili

It takes only 30 minutes to make a steaming bowl of this satisfying and comforting chili. Cannellini beans and ground white turkey meat are two healthy sources of protein.

White Bean Salad

The herbs in this dish can be changed to best complement whatever your main course is; try mint if served with lamb, dill with fish, and basil with roast chicken.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

White-Bean and Caper Crostini

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For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil.

Italian Panzanella

Big cubes of bread in this traditional Italian salad soak up the zesty dressing; white beans and provolone pump up the protein for a well-balanced vegetarian meal.

Classic Five-Bean Salad

Different kinds of beans cook at different rates, so it's best to prepare them in separate pans (working in batches if necessary). The salad can be made with just a few types instead of all five, as long as the total amount of dried beans still measures 2 1/2 cups.

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cannellini Beans

This is hearty vegetarian fare that takes full advantage of vegetables available during winter.

Cannellini and Kale Soup

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Thyme, garlic, and a bay leaf are simmered in water to create a flavorful broth that's low in calories. Frying garlic creates crunchy chips and a tasty oil to drizzle on top. Pureed cannellini beans give this soup a velvety texture, canceling out the need for heavy cream.

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