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
18125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,125
15 minutes
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Easy
Miso Leeks With White Beans
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,295
45 minutes
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Easy
White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup
Naz Deravian
4992 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,992
45 minutes
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Easy
Refried White Beans With Chile-Fried Eggs
Ali Slagle
1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,321
25 minutes
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Easy
Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens
Alexa Weibel
12465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,465
40 minutes
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Easy
White Bean and Avocado Salad With Garlic Oil
Corinne Trang
2022 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,022
15 minutes
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Easy
White Beans au Vin
Lidey Heuck
2995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,995
45 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta
Sarah DiGregorio
1250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,250
15 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,445
4 to 6 hours
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Cannellini-Bean Pasta With Beurre Blanc
Tejal Rao, Jack Monroe
4090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,090
35 minutes
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Easy
Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil
Colu Henry
9068 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,068
15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy White Bean and Fennel Casserole
Aaron Hutcherson
2524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,524
45 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
7115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,115
25 minutes
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Easy
Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2972 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,972
About 2 hours
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Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta
Colu Henry
1271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,271
40 minutes
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Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic
Ali Slagle
5846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,846
30 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,600
5 minutes
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Easy
Baked White Beans and Sausage With Sage
Margaux Laskey, Harriet Russell, Amanda Grant
881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
881
1 hour
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Easy
White Bean Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
1382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,382
30 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
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Easy
Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Alison Roman
10034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,034
40 minutes
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Easy
Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon
Ali Slagle
5445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,445
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
3857 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,857
About 8 to 10 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup
Jeff Gordinier, Mary McCartney
2570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,570
45 minutes
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Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,587
55 minutes
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Healthy
White Bean Piccata Pasta With Broccoli
Ali Slagle
1136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,136
15 minutes
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Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin
Melissa Clark, Diana Henry
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
45 minutes
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White Beans With Radishes, Miso and Greens
Colu Henry
2374 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,374
10 minutes
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Easy
Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan
Alison Roman
1523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,523
25 minutes
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White Bean Caprese Salad
Colu Henry
4312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,312
10 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole
Melissa Clark
1743 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,743
50 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,268
45 minutes
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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew
Colu Henry
14285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,285
30 minutes
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White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Melissa Clark
953 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
953
20 minutes, plus soaking and cooking time if using dried beans
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Lamb and White Bean Chili
Melissa Clark
1693 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,693
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans
Melissa Clark
3017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,017
30 minutes
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Minestrone With Giant White Beans and Winter Squash
Martha Rose Shulman
1250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,250
2 hours
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,159
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs
Colu Henry
2405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,405
45 minutes
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Easy
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
1553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,553
15 minutes
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Easy
Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1086 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,086
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Simple Beans on Toast
J. J. Goode, Steve Sando
450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
450
2 hours 30 minutes
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
22274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,274
30 minutes
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Easy
Pressure Cooker Garlicky Beans With Broccoli Rabe
Melissa Clark
847 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
847
45 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,961
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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