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
18471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,471
15 minutes
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Miso Leeks With White Beans
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5491 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,491
45 minutes
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White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup
Naz Deravian
5014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,014
45 minutes
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Refried White Beans With Chile-Fried Eggs
Ali Slagle
1342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,342
25 minutes
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Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens
Alexa Weibel
12870 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,870
40 minutes
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White Bean and Avocado Salad With Garlic Oil
Corinne Trang
2041 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,041
15 minutes
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White Beans au Vin
Lidey Heuck
3021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,021
45 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta
Sarah DiGregorio
1271 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,271
15 minutes
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,538
4 to 6 hours
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Cannellini-Bean Pasta With Beurre Blanc
Tejal Rao, Jack Monroe
4105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,105
35 minutes
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Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil
Colu Henry
9202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,202
15 minutes
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Creamy White Bean and Fennel Casserole
Aaron Hutcherson
2536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,536
45 minutes
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Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
7125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,125
25 minutes
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Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2982 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,982
About 2 hours
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Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta
Colu Henry
1277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,277
40 minutes
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Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic
Ali Slagle
5860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,860
30 minutes
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White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,630
5 minutes
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Baked White Beans and Sausage With Sage
Margaux Laskey, Harriet Russell, Amanda Grant
883 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
883
1 hour
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White Bean Burgers
Martha Rose Shulman
1388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,388
30 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
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Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Alison Roman
10080 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,080
40 minutes
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Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon
Ali Slagle
5462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,462
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
3858 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,858
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
4640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,640
55 minutes
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White Bean Piccata Pasta With Broccoli
Ali Slagle
1149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,149
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
2440 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,440
10 minutes
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Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan
Alison Roman
1540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,540
25 minutes
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White Bean Caprese Salad
Colu Henry
4638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,638
10 minutes
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One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole
Melissa Clark
1760 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,760
50 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3372 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,372
45 minutes
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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew
Colu Henry
14398 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,398
30 minutes
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White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Melissa Clark
985 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
985
20 minutes, plus soaking and cooking time if using dried beans
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Lamb and White Bean Chili
Melissa Clark
1702 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,702
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans
Melissa Clark
3099 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,099
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
3304 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,304
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs
Colu Henry
2463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,463
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
1565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,565
15 minutes
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Big Pot of Beans
Melissa Clark
1092 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,092
1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking
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Simple Beans on Toast
J. J. Goode, Steve Sando
452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
452
2 hours 30 minutes
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
22983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,983
30 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Garlicky Beans With Broccoli Rabe
Melissa Clark
849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
849
45 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
4019 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,019
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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