Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of delectable white bean recipes, where simplicity meets flavor. Discover how to transform humble white beans into extraordinary dishes that burst with taste. From the classic combination of tomatoes, garlic, and sage to the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean herbs and spices, each recipe offers a unique experience. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our recipes cater to every palate and cooking skill level. Get ready to elevate your culinary repertoire and savor the goodness of white beans like never before.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
WHITE BEANS RECIPE WITH TOMATO AND GARLIC
This White Beans recipe is so simple, yet so delicious! Cannellini beans cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and chicken broth make for one tasty side dish. It's perfect for holidays or easy weeknight meals!
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sage and sliced garlic. Shake the pan so the garlic doesn't stick, but don't stir it because the garlic might clump.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 3-4 minutes or until the garlic turns very light gold and the sage darkens a bit.
- Add the tomatoes and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until the tomatoes are shiny and their juices have evaporated; 8-10 minutes.
- Add the pepper, sugar and chicken broth, stirring often, and bring the broth to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add the beans, simmer (stirring often) until the liquid has evaporated, 18-20 minutes.
- Remove the beans/tomatoes from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season, if needed, with more salt & pepper.
- Serve with extra olive oil for drizzling and a sprinkle of crispy bacon (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CANNELLINI BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SAGE
Provided by Lori De Mori
Categories Bean Garlic Side Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Fall Family Reunion Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Sage Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans in large bowl. Cover with cold water (at least 6 cups) and let soak overnight.
- Drain beans. Place in heavy large pot. Add 8 cups room-temperature water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, sage, and black peppercorns. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to mediumlow; simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Mix in 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Continue to simmer until beans are tender, adding more water if needed to keep beans covered, about 30 minutes longer. Cool beans in liquid 1 hour.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to serving bowl, reserving bean cooking liquid, if desired, but discarding garlic, sage, and peppercorns. Season beans to taste with pepper and more coarse salt. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
TUSCAN WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
White beans and tomato sauce simmer together to create a lovely addition to your meal. This can be served as a side dish to complement barbecue, sausages, or cheese. This can also be used as main course for meatless Monday. This dish is ready to serve immediately, but even more delicious the next day after the flavors are allowed to meld.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 8h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak for 8 to 12 hours.
- Rinse beans and return to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Drain beans, reserving the water, and set aside.
- Heat the same pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute garlic and sage in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add drained beans. Stir and let the beans absorb the aroma of the garlic and sage. Add tomato sauce. Gently stir and simmer until the beans are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Use reserved cooking water to keep the sauce from burning, but the sauce should be thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 558.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH LOTS OF GARLIC
This recipe makes the most out of just a handful of pantry ingredients, like canned white beans, a can of tomatoes and a full head of garlic. The soup owes its surprisingly rich and complex flavor to how the garlic is cooked: By smashing the cloves, you end up with different sizes and pieces of garlic. These cook irregularly, which means you'll taste the full range of garlic's flavors, from sweet and nutty to almost a little spicy. Simmer the lightly browned garlic with white beans and tomatoes, then blend, and you have a creamy, cozy soup that's endlessly adaptable: Add aromatics to the simmering pot, or make it spicy with harissa, smoked paprika or chipotle. Top with pesto, croutons, cheese, cooked grains, greens or a fried egg.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the garlic, then smash the cloves using a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy skillet until wispy and flat.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil, then add the crushed garlic, and cook, smashing with the back of a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until golden brown and beginning to stick to the bottom of the pan, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the white beans and their liquid, crushed tomatoes, stock or water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then partly cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until thickened and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using an immersion or regular blender, purée the soup until smooth. Add cream or stock or water to thin as desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle with heavy cream before serving.
WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH SAGE AND PANCETTA
Categories Bean Herb Pork Tomato Side Quick & Easy Legume Fall Sage Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion, carrot, celery, pancetta and garlic in heavy large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add sage; stir 15 seconds. Stir in cannellini, tomatoes with juices and broth. Simmer covered until flavors blend, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
WHITE BEANS, POLENTA, ROASTED TOMATOES AND GARLIC
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings as main course
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the beans, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Fill a small saucepan with enough water to cover the garlic. When water boils add garlic and cook one minute. Drain and repeat this procedure three times -- it will eliminate the harshness and leave the flavor. Mash the garlic with garlic press; set aside.
- Lightly oil a roasting pan and place tomatoes in pan. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice is released and skins have puckered. When tomatoes are ready, peel and add to pot large enough to hold all the ingredients for the beans.
- Add the garlic, sage, stock and beans. Simmer until mixture is thick and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt if desired and pepper.
- To make the polenta meanwhile, boil water in small pot with the butter, milk and salt.
- When water boils, reduce heat slightly and slowly whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to very low and cook the polenta 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- To serve, spoon polenta into a shallow bowl or plate and spoon bean sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: White beans, cannellini beans, and navy beans are all good choices for this recipe.
- Don't skimp on the garlic and sage: These ingredients add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Use a good quality olive oil: This will make a big difference in the taste of the dish.
- Serve the beans with crusty bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This white beans with tomatoes, garlic, and sage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and garlic add a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor. The sage adds a touch of earthiness and complexity. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides, such as crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables.
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