Dinner is made so much easier when you start with a can of white beans.
White beans are a delicious way to add protein and excitement to a standard dish.
It can also be served over bread, like bruschetta.
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Blending half of the soup at the end adds its signature creaminess without adding cream.
We’ve added white beans to turn this classic mussels-in-white-wine-sauce dish into a heartier weeknight meal.
Serve with whole-grain crusty bread to sop up the flavorful broth.
Caitlin Bensel
Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
If desired, add a little shredded Gruyere or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.
Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.
Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.
Serve with a slice of crusty bread.
A generous amount of cooking spray helps the panko breadcrumb coating on these cauliflower steaks get nice and crispy.
Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.
The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”
Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage Cassoulet
This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss.
Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness.
Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
Ali Redmond
Ali Redmond
Jason Donnelly
