15 Easy Cannellini Bean Recipes For Every Occasion

Whether you’re looking for a quick vegetarian dinner or plant-based ways to enrich your meals with protein, there’s a recipe here to suit every palate. This compilation showcases the incredible versatility of cannellini beans in the kitchen, from classic breakfast ideas to appetizers and one–pot meals. In this soup, tender cannellini beans simmer to perfection with leafy greens and aromatic herbs in a flavorful vegetable broth.

2. White bean dip

This easy white bean dip recipe is a creamy dip similar to hummus with cannellini beans, tahini, and cumin. Cannellini beans are excellent for this spread as they are soft and have thin skin, are mild in taste, and are naturally very creamy.

3. Vegetable soup

White beans such as cannellini beans, navy beans, and great northern beans are excellent in this vegetable soup due to their mildly nutty flavor and creamy texture. We often use canned beans, but you can also use dry beans that you previously soaked in cold water with a teaspoon of baking soda for 12 to 24 hours and boiled until tender.

4. White bean aglio e olio

Everyone knows spaghetti aglio e olio, a classic Italian pasta dish that’s become an international sensation thanks to its simplicity and taste. Our white bean aglio olio is our take on this popular pasta dish. We think tender and creamy cannellini beans are superb, adding plenty of creaminess, a pleasant nutty flavor, and vegetarian protein. White beans make this soup ultra-creamy as we blend some of the beans before adding the kale.

6. Lemon pasta

Try this creamy lemon pasta with cannellini beans and a handful of spinach cooked in the lemon sauce before added to the pasta. The result is a wholesome, creamy, tasty, and satisfying pasta meal ready in 30 minutes.

7. Zucchini soup

Zucchini soup is a delicious summer squash recipe that is easy to make with a few simple ingredients in about 20 minutes. The soup is best served warm as an appetizer or light dinner. You can top it with croutons, or if you want more protein, try it with cannellini beans tossed in olive oil and parsley.

8. Vegan pasta salad

This vegan pasta salad combines al dente pasta with juicy, colorful veggies and creamy cannellini beans. It is topped with a bold, citrusy olive oil and mustard dressing. Cannellini beans are our favorite for this vegan pasta salad recipe because they are tender, slightly nutty, creamy, and absorb the flavor of the dressing.

9. Artichoke salad

This colorful salad takes about 15 minutes to make. It is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, and lunchbox ideas. White beans are excellent in salads because they have a mild flavor that adapts well with fresh veggies, adds plenty of nutrition, and has a delightfully creamy texture. It’s versatile, and you can serve it as a starter, side dish, or light and refreshing summer pasta with cannellini beans as a plant–based protein addition.

11. Tortellini soup

Our tortellini soup is a warm and soothing meal that combines comforting Italian flavors. It features tender tortellini with delicious vegetables in a rich and savory broth. We recommend adding a legume such as chickpeas or white beans to increase the soup’s protein content.

12. Italian bean stew

You can make this Italian bean stew with most varieties, such as cannellini (white bean stew) or borlotti beans. You can put it together in 30 minutes and serve it with rice, couscous, polenta, or a slice of focaccia bread.

13. Air fryer asparagus

These are fryer asparagus are slightly crispy on the outside while soft and juicy inside. Serve them on cannellini beans with aromatic dukkah and tahini sauce topping for a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer and vegetable side dish. Toss the beans with olive oil, basil, salt, and black pepper and arrange them on the tomato for a Mediterranean snack.

15. White bean salad

This bean salad features tender and creamy cannellini, fresh herbs, and veggies tossed in a delicious Mediterranean olive oil and lemon dressing. White bean salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner with pita bread and yogurt tahini sauce. You can also bring it to a potluck, picnic, or barbeque.

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