Vegetable-Bean Soup
Our vegetarian bean soup is made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, including carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, canned beans, and canned tomatoes. The hearty dish makes a great dinner and requires just 25 minutes of prep; then, the soup simmers on the stovetop until the vegetables are tender. If you omit the parmesan for serving, this soup is also vegan.
Classic Minestrone
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
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).
Greek Layer Dip
Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.
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.
Sausage and Bean Casserole
This is not your basic pork and beans but a quick version of a classic French dish.
Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula
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.
Kale and White Bean Soup
Mash the beans, and use them to thicken the broth; leave some whole for added texture.
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.
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.
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.