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
18608 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,608
15 minutes
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Miso Leeks With White Beans
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,540
45 minutes
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White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup
Naz Deravian
5022 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,022
45 minutes
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Refried White Beans With Chile-Fried Eggs
Ali Slagle
1353 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,353
25 minutes
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Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens
Alexa Weibel
12999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,999
40 minutes
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White Bean and Avocado Salad With Garlic Oil
Corinne Trang
2045 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,045
15 minutes
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White Beans au Vin
Lidey Heuck
3025 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,025
45 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta
Sarah DiGregorio
1280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,280
15 minutes
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Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,573
4 to 6 hours
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Cannellini-Bean Pasta With Beurre Blanc
Tejal Rao, Jack Monroe
4108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,108
35 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil
Colu Henry
9232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,232
15 minutes
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Creamy White Bean and Fennel Casserole
Aaron Hutcherson
2539 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,539
45 minutes
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Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
7138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,138
25 minutes
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Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2984 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,984
About 2 hours
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Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta
Colu Henry
1333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,333
40 minutes
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Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic
Ali Slagle
5865 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,865
30 minutes
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White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,632
5 minutes
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Baked White Beans and Sausage With Sage
Margaux Laskey, Harriet Russell, Amanda Grant
884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
884
1 hour
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White Bean Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
1389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,389
30 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
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Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Alison Roman
10095 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,095
40 minutes
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Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon
Ali Slagle
5466 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,466
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
3862 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,862
About 8 to 10 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup
Jeff Gordinier, Mary McCartney
2573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,573
45 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,654
55 minutes
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White Bean Piccata Pasta With Broccoli
Ali Slagle
1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,153
15 minutes
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Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin
Melissa Clark, Diana Henry
875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
875
45 minutes
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White Beans With Radishes, Miso and Greens
Colu Henry
2453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,453
10 minutes
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Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan
Alison Roman
1548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,548
25 minutes
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White Bean Caprese Salad
Colu Henry
4820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,820
10 minutes
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One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole
Melissa Clark
1765 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,765
50 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3389 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,389
45 minutes
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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew
Colu Henry
14557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,557
30 minutes
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White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Melissa Clark
990 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
990
20 minutes, plus soaking and cooking time if using dried beans
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Lamb and White Bean Chili
Melissa Clark
1706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,706
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans
Melissa Clark
3113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,113
30 minutes
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Minestrone With Giant White Beans and Winter Squash
Martha Rose Shulman
1253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,253
2 hours
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,339
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs
Colu Henry
2478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,478
45 minutes
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Pureed White Bean and Winter Squash Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
About 2 hours 15 minutes
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Quick White Bean and Celery Ragout
Alexa Weibel
1584 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,584
15 minutes
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,096
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Simple Beans on Toast
J. J. Goode, Steve Sando
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
2 hours 30 minutes
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
23242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,242
30 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Garlicky Beans With Broccoli Rabe
Melissa Clark
851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
851
45 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
4033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,033
20 minutes
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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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