Cannellini Bean Recipes

Serve these with Tangy Coleslaw alongside our Baked Corn Dogs.

Cannellini beans are full of fiber and protein. Collards, rich in vitamins A and K and calcium, are in the cancer-fighting cruciferous family. Parmesan rind -- don't toss it! -- lends an incredibly rich flavor. (No bacon required.) Use leftovers to make a Collard Greens and White Beans Quesadilla.

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

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

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.

Creamy cannellini beans, sauteed with rosemary and lemon zest, provide a fragrant and delicious bed for steamed salmon in this easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Vegetables are the secret to making this soup sing -- sauteed garlic, onions, and mushrooms create a savory base, and broccoli rabe and parsley add verve. This recipe is from Lya Christie of Franklin, New York.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

You can keep everything you need for this dish on hand -- sausage and collards in the freezer, canned beans, onion, and vinegar in the pantry.

Beans and plenty of vegetables make this healthy stew high in fiber, which can help keep you feeling satisfied.

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

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

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.

This Italian classic soup is a hearty crowd-pleaser from Maria D Ugo.

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

You can use spinach or escarole in this soup as well.

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