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Simple and Delicious Kale Soup

Simple and Delicious Kale Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth and tomato into onion.
  2. 2 Heat broth mixture to near-boiling and stir kale into liquid until completely submerged. Cook until kale wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir beans into soup and cook until heated through, another 2 to 3 minutes.

By Heidirs

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Ham Hock

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Ham Hock

4.2

Prep
60 min
Cook
300 min
Total
360 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over high heat, combine the beans with water to cover and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat but let sit for 1 hour. Drain beans and place them in a slow cooker. Add the ham hocks, onion, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt and water.
  2. 2 Mix well, cover and cook on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. During the final hour of cooking, add the ketchup and mustard, remove the ham from the hocks and discard the hocks. Mix well and serve.

By Laura

Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.
  2. 2 Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.
  3. 3 Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.

By Niki

Party Beans

Party Beans

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and crumble the ground round until evenly browned. Drain.
  3. 3 In a large deep casserole dish or Dutch oven, combine the bacon, beef, baked beans, white beans, and butter beans. Stir in the brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and onion soup mix until well blended.
  4. 4 Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven.

By Michael D'Angelo

Ham and White Bean Soup

Ham and White Bean Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning; cook and stir for 1 more minute.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken broth, white beans, tomatoes, cabbage, ham, and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until celery and cabbage are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

By ScottF

Slow Cooker Taco Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Taco Bean Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
250 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain fat. Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add onion; sprinkle in taco seasoning.
  2. 2 Stir white beans, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, ranch-style beans, pinto beans, black beans, hominy, and tomatoes with green chiles into beef mixture. Cover slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low until cooked through and flavors blend, 4 to 5 hours.

By Janelleh

White Bean and Spinach Soup

White Bean and Spinach Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
68 min
Total
568 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place white beans into a large container and cover with water; let soak 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain beans, reserving 2 cups soaking water.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add beans, reserved soaking water, broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Discard bay leaf. Pour half the soup into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; puree until smooth. Stir pureed soup back into the pot. Season with parsley, salt, and black pepper.

By tina812

Pasta Fazoolander

Pasta Fazoolander

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet; cook until fragrant and the color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and beans; cook until tortellini are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Garlic-Studded Roast Pork

Chef John's Garlic-Studded Roast Pork

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
200 min
Total
760 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut about six holes into each side of pork roast with a sharp knife; insert one garlic clove half into each hole. Rub roast with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season all sides of roast with kosher salt and a generous amount of black pepper, then season with Italian seasoning, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Place into a roasting pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Turn the oven off with roast inside and leave it to rest for 1 hour. Then refrigerate the roast, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Cut cold pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices. If any garlic appears on the cut surface of the meat, pick it out so it doesn't burn. Season slices with salt.
  5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat and sear pork slices in the hot oil until browned and crusty, about 10 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Toss lettuce with tomatoes in a bowl and drizzle with red wine vinegar; toss again to coat.
  7. 7 Heat beans in a saucepan over low heat. Layer about 1/3 cup white beans into a large, shallow soup plate; top beans with a slice of pork shoulder and about 1/4 cup lettuce mixture.

By John Mitzewich

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from Almond Breeze

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from Almond Breeze

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the butternut squash, Almond Breeze, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and nutmeg in a pot. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  2. 2 Add the butternut squash mixture to a blender with the white beans and blend until completely smooth. A stick blender should also work here, if you prefer.
  3. 3 Transfer butternut squash/bean mixture back to the pot (no heat yet). Add the cheese a little at a time, stirring until melted and incorporated. Then, add the kale.
  4. 4 Return the pot to heat and cook over low heat until kale is wilted. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, then mix with the sauce.
  6. 6 Serve mac & cheese immediately or pour into a baking dish, top with additional shredded cheese, and broil until golden brown and bubbling.

By Almond Breeze

Spicy Veggie and White Bean Quinoa

Spicy Veggie and White Bean Quinoa

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, bell pepper, and onion until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, quinoa, giardiniera, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

By mg

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi; cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in water and garlic, cover, and cook until onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chard; cook and stir until starting to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir in gnocchi; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook until cheeses are melted and sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

By Breana Lai, M.P.H., R.D.

White Bean, Spinach, and Barley Stew

White Bean, Spinach, and Barley Stew

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the barley and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until tender.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Season with rosemary. Mix the mushrooms, yellow bell pepper, and wine into the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked barley, beans, tomatoes, and spinach. Season with red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

By SpicyBoston

Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens

Kickin' Vegetarian Collard Greens

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until butter melts and starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme and bay leaves.
  2. 2 Pour chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke into the pot; bring to a simmer. Stir in collard greens gently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.

By EMIAUKEA

Hearty Bean Chowder

Hearty Bean Chowder

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and some of the fat; drain and set aside. Keep about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot, add the flour and stir well to form a roux. Heat the roux until it is a dark brownish color, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add the onions, celery, sesame oil and carrots to the roux and saute for 2 minutes, stirring well. Add the garlic and heat for 2 more minutes. Add the water and stir well. Finally, add the white beans, black beans, cayenne pepper to taste and ground black pepper to taste.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the vegetables and beans are tender and the soup is the consistency you want. If the veggies aren't tender but its too thick, you can always add more water. Return the bacon to the soup and season with salt to taste.

By Adam Pack

Warm Calamari Salad

Warm Calamari Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch rings. Cut larger tentacle pieces in half. Place calamari in a bowl. Add oil, red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, jalapeno slices, and salt. Mix together thoroughly.
  2. 2 Place arugula and beans in separate bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 servings bowls.
  3. 3 Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add calamari to skillet; cook and stir until calamari loses its translucency, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. 4 Spoon calamari over arugula and beans. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of pepper flakes.

By John Mitzewich

White Bean and Broccolini Brunch Toasts

White Bean and Broccolini Brunch Toasts

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush and mince 3 cloves garlic; crush remaining 2 cloves and set aside.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the wine and 1/2 of the broth. Add white beans, rosemary, and a good pinch of sea salt. Continue to cook for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Mash 1/2 of the beans with a potato masher. Pour in remaining wine and broth. Reduce heat slightly, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 While the beans cook, preheat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Once heated, drizzle each side of the sourdough slices with 1/2 of the olive oil. Set in the pan and grill until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Brush each grilled side with the 2 remaining garlic cloves and set the toast on a plate until ready to assemble.
  5. 5 Toss broccolini with remaining olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Place in a single layer on the heated grill pan. Let them sizzle (likely in batches) until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and continue for another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.
  6. 6 While the broccolini cooks, melt the remaining butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Crack in the eggs, and season each one with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until whites are set, and yolks are at desired doneness.
  7. 7 For assembly, smear 1/4 of the white beans on each of the toasts. Top with a fried egg and a few pieces of grilled broccolini. Garnish with Grana Padano cheese and chives.

By Jonathan Charbz

Chicken and Chorizo Chili

Chicken and Chorizo Chili

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chorizo to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  2. 2 Add chicken to the Dutch oven; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin. Stir in chorizo, black beans, white beans, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Add beer to the Dutch oven; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

By nschrader

White Bean Chicken Chili

White Bean Chicken Chili

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
  3. 3 Stir in broth, then add in tomatillos, tomatoes, and chiles. Stir together and season with oregano, coriander, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add chicken, beans, and corn; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Thea

Rotisserie Chicken Chili With Hominy and Chiles

Rotisserie Chicken Chili With Hominy and Chiles

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring skin and bones, chicken broth and 1 quart of water to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes. Strain and discard skin and bones.
  2. 2 Heat oil over medium-low heat in a soup kettle. Add cumin, oregano and cayenne and cook until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; increase heat to medium; saute until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and chiles. Add 4 cups hominy and all but 1 cup of the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Process remaining 2 cups hominy and 1 cup broth until silky smooth; add to soup. Stir garlic and corn into soup. Simmer for a minute or so longer, then cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro or scallions. Pass separately the lime wedges and green hot pepper sauce.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Vegan Chunky Chili

Vegan Chunky Chili

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
980 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain and rinse kidney beans, white beans and lentils. Combine in a large pot and cover with water; boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are broken down.
  3. 3 Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.

By Krista B

Instant Pot® Colorado Chile Verde

Instant Pot® Colorado Chile Verde

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add olive oil. Add chicken breast, onion, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to hot oil. Saute until chicken is browned and onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, salsa verde, white beans, corn kernels, and cilantro; mix well. Turn off Saute mode.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function. Stir in flour and cook chile until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. If you like a thicker consistency, mix potato starch and water in a small bowl and stir into chile with the flour. Serve with lime wedges.

By Diana71

White Bean Chicken Breast Chili

White Bean Chicken Breast Chili

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool before chopping into cubes.
  2. 2 Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4 Stir in beans and 1 more cup of chicken broth. Cut cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add to chili and bring to a simmer. Add remaining cup of chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste; cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

By John Mitzewich

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash potatoes and remove any discoloration or eyes. Do not peel. Slice evenly into shoestring-style fries or use a French fry cutter. Put the fries into a large bowl and rinse with cool water until water runs clear. Cover fries with 1 inch of water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Place TVP in a bowl. Cover with hot vegetable broth.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic. Add the TVP and broth. Stir in tomatoes, drained beans, molasses, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, smoked salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Drain the soaked potatoes and dry with a clean towel. Place them back in the bowl, drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat.
  5. 5 Cook in the air fryer, untouched, for 18 minutes. Shake and cook for 6 minutes. Shake again and cook for another 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6 Combine vegan Cheddar, soy milk, and vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 360W for 30 seconds. Stir and check the consistency. Add more soy milk and microwave for another 30 seconds, if needed. Stir briskly to create a creamy sauce.
  7. 7 Place the fries on a large platter. Top with chili. Pour the faux cheese sauce over the chili. Top with onion, jalapeno rings, and cilantro.

By Buckwheat Queen

White Bean Spread With Garlic & Rosemary

White Bean Spread With Garlic & Rosemary

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Orange Ginger Pudding

Orange Ginger Pudding

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process beans and milk together in a blender until smooth; pour into a small saucepan.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, egg, orange zest, ginger, and cornstarch into the bean mixture until smooth; place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir butter and vanilla extract into the thickened mixture until the butter is melted; pour into 4 dessert cups and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.

By Lanilu

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Greens and Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black beans, white beans, tomatoes, and kale in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer the onion to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic and herb seasoning, and salt.
  5. 5 Place the chicken breast halves on top, then pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  6. 6 Cook on Low for 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts, and shred or cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the chili.
  7. 7 Stir in the heavy cream, allow to heat for a few minutes, and serve.

By Valerie Bagwell McGreevy

Vegan Black and White Bean Soup

Vegan Black and White Bean Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery, garlic, and thyme together in the hot oil until the celery is soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the black beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, and the cumin to the pot; mix to combine. Stir the white beans, the remaining vegetable broth, and the sage into the mixture; bring to a gentle boil and simmer 30 minutes.

By Connie Fabian Byrnes