Editors’ Collection

44 Creamy, Dreamy White Bean Recipes

John Kernick for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
16269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16,269
15 minutes
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Easy
Miso Leeks With White Beans
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,167
45 minutes
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Easy
White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup
Naz Deravian
4633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,633
45 minutes
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Easy
Refried White Beans With Chile-Fried Eggs
Ali Slagle
1218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,218
25 minutes
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Easy
Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens
Alexa Weibel
9261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,261
40 minutes
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Easy
White Bean and Avocado Salad With Garlic Oil
Corinne Trang
1970 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,970
15 minutes
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Easy
White Beans au Vin
Lidey Heuck
2829 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,829
45 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta
Sarah DiGregorio
1121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,121
15 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
8901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,901
4 to 6 hours
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Cannellini-Bean Pasta With Beurre Blanc
Tejal Rao, Jack Monroe
4017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,017
35 minutes
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Easy
Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil
Colu Henry
8425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,425
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy White Bean and Fennel Casserole
Aaron Hutcherson
2402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,402
45 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
6914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,914
25 minutes
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Easy
Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,852
About 2 hours
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Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta
Colu Henry
1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,241
40 minutes
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Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic
Ali Slagle
5598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,598
30 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,483
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked White Beans and Sausage With Sage
Margaux Laskey, Harriet Russell, Amanda Grant
857 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
857
1 hour
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Easy
White Bean Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
1360 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,360
30 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
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Easy
Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Alison Roman
9536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,536
40 minutes
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Easy
Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon
Ali Slagle
5338 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,338
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
3761 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,761
About 8 to 10 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup
Jeff Gordinier, Mary McCartney
2469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,469
45 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
3959 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,959
55 minutes
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Healthy
White Bean Piccata Pasta With Broccoli
Ali Slagle
1085 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,085
15 minutes
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Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin
Melissa Clark, Diana Henry
852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
852
45 minutes
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White Beans With Radishes, Miso and Greens
Colu Henry
2200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,200
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan
Alison Roman
1471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,471
25 minutes
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White Bean Caprese Salad
Colu Henry
3924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,924
10 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole
Melissa Clark
1627 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,627
50 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3087 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,087
45 minutes
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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew
Colu Henry
13221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,221
30 minutes
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White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Melissa Clark
907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
907
20 minutes, plus soaking and cooking time if using dried beans
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Lamb and White Bean Chili
Melissa Clark
1622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,622
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans
Melissa Clark
2734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,734
30 minutes
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Minestrone With Giant White Beans and Winter Squash
Martha Rose Shulman
1111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,111
2 hours
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
2955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,955
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs
Colu Henry
1697 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,697
45 minutes
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Easy
Pureed White Bean and Winter Squash Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
110
About 2 hours 15 minutes
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Quick White Bean and Celery Ragout
Alexa Weibel
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
15 minutes
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Easy
Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,004
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Simple Beans on Toast
J. J. Goode, Steve Sando
434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
434
2 hours 30 minutes
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
18749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,749
30 minutes
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Easy
Pressure Cooker Garlicky Beans With Broccoli Rabe
Melissa Clark
831 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
831
45 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,079
20 minutes
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Easy
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44 Creamy, Dreamy White Bean Recipes

Recipes

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Miso Leeks With White Beans

White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup

Refried White Beans With Chile-Fried Eggs

Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens

White Bean and Avocado Salad With Garlic Oil

White Beans au Vin

Creamy White Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Cannellini-Bean Pasta With Beurre Blanc

Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil

Creamy White Bean and Fennel Casserole

Creamy Braised White Beans

Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens

Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta

Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic

White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander

Baked White Beans and Sausage With Sage

White Bean Burgers

Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe

Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon

Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup

Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup

Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup

White Bean Piccata Pasta With Broccoli

Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin

White Beans With Radishes, Miso and Greens

Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan

White Bean Caprese Salad

One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon

Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew

White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing

Lamb and White Bean Chili

Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans

Minestrone With Giant White Beans and Winter Squash

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs

Pureed White Bean and Winter Squash Soup

Quick White Bean and Celery Ragout

Big Pot of Beans

Simple Beans on Toast

Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

Pressure Cooker Garlicky Beans With Broccoli Rabe

Beans and Greens Alla Vodka

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