Kidney Beans

This a great dish to save for a lazy, winter day when you have the time to make this hearty stew. Braising it long and low in the oven always results in a melt in your mouth bowl of beefy comfort. I love it with kidney beans but it would good with cranberry beans for a nice change as well. It’s great for Sunday supper but the recipe makes enough that you can freeze half for another day!

These white bean and spinach burgers are an easy weeknight meal and a great alternative to traditional meat-burgers if you are craving something a bit lighter or different. Top the burgers with pesto aioli for the perfect accompaniment.

This satisfying one pan meal has creamy white beans, juicy, roasted cherry tomatoes and golden halloumi cheese. When broiled, this toothsome cheese becomes crispy on the outside while remaining soft and chewy on the inside. This vibrant vegetarian dish of roasted tomatoes and white beans is laced with honey, herbs, olive oil and a splash of white wine and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that feels effortless and yet quite special. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that lovely sauce!

This is a tasty, basic chili with no fancy surprises or anything, just pure fall comfort. The addition of masa harina at the end thickens it up a bit and since we are eating it over baked potatoes, I wanted a thicker chili as opposed to a soupier chili. It's not spicy either so that it can please all of the people in the house - the chipotle cream adds heat for those who want it. Make the chili ahead of time for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s also a great way to use up the leftover chili!

A lovely summer side dish or main, perfect for picnic, potluck, bbq gatherings. Where color meets comfort from the sweet cherry tomatoes to the velvety beans, right through the crispy cucumber, all tossed in a light extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Super easy and quick to put together.

These white bean and spinach burgers are an easy weeknight meal and a great alternative to traditional meat-burgers if you are craving something a bit lighter or different. Top the burgers with pesto aioli for the perfect accompaniment.

A fresh and hearty twist on summer pasta salad, this version is inspired by the flavours of a classic BLT sandwich, with white kidney beans for extra protein, all tossed in a creamy, herb-packed dressing with a kick of jalapeño.

Here is a delicious recipe that is also nutritious, easy, and ready in minutes. It hosts lovely velvety cannellini beans cooked in a rich tomato sauce flavored by carrot, onion and herbs, with morsels of tasty guanciale. Added Gaeta olives take the umami of this dish to the next level. Wonderful as an appetizer, side dish, or a nice lunch on its own with some good bread.

Stretch your tuna salad with white beans for a hearty, protein-packed twist on a classic tuna salad sandwich! The creamy beans blend seamlessly with tuna, Dijon, red onion, and crunchy celery; this budget-friendly upgrade is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.