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.

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.

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.

Chicken-Sausage and Bean Casserole with Sage

In this recipe from reader Robert Estep of East Haddam, Connecticut, sage-infused olive oil complements the beans and sausage, and the fried leaves make the crunchy breadcrumb topping even crunchier.

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).

Sausage and Bean Casserole

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

Vegetarian White Chili

A Parmesan rind is the secret ingredient in this hearty white-bean chili—it adds tremendous richness and depth of flavor. If you don't have one, substitute the water in the recipe for homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable broth.

Speedy "Baked" Beans

Serve these with Tangy Coleslaw alongside our Baked Corn Dogs.

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.

White Beans with Salt Pork

This white beans recipe is from Fabio Trabocchi's cookbook, "Cucina of Le Marche," and goes wonderfully with his Grilled Pork Chops.

Slow-Cooker Greek Stuffed Peppers

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These vegetarian wonders are fast to prep and come out tender and tasty.

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

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.

Greek Layer Dip

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

Pasta and White Beans with Broccoli Pesto

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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.

All Cannellini Bean Recipes

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.

Sausage and Broccoli with Pepperoncini Sauce

Make pizza the next day with the leftover meat and vegetables.

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.

Lamb and White Beans with Rosemary

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

Minestrone with Pesto

This minestrone recipe adds pesto for a unique and slightly nutty take on the classic soup.

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.

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.

Herbed Bean Salad

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

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.

Tomato, Basil, and White-Bean Salad

Summery white-bean salad with tomatoes and basil stands in for more predictable side dishes.

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Herbed Spaghetti with Tomatoes and White Beans

Parsley and lightly cooked tomatoes add brightness to this classic Italian pairing of pasta and white beans.

Turkey and White-Bean Chili

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Get all the flavor of a slow-simmered chili in less than half the time with this speedy, family-friendly recipe. It's packed with ground turkey, jalapeño peppers, ground cumin, and tomato paste.

White-Bean and Caper Crostini

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

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cannellini Beans

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

Minestrone Soup

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This simple recipe for delicious minestrone soup was adapted from the September 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living.

White Bean and Mushroom Ragout

This ragout is meant to be a side dish, but it can be served with a green salad for a light lunch.

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).

Vegetable Saute

Chopped eggplant and mushrooms give a rich flavor and meaty texture to this Mediterranean-style vegetable dish. Serve it with some steamed or boiled rice for a well-balanced meal.

Mashed White Beans

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

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.

White Bean Dip

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

Kale, White Bean, and Sweet Potato Soup

For a vegetarian version of this soup, substitute Homemade Vegetable Stock for the chicken stock.

Khalil's Turkey and White-Bean Chili

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Turkey and White-Bean Chili with no tomatoes may sound unorthodox, but it is destined to become a classic. Lots of fresh rosemary and hominy also set this chili apart.

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