Recipes

Transform traditional Peruvian Aguadito de Pollo into a vegetarian dish by swapping the pollo (chicken) for creamy white beans.

When fall comes, those cravings for hearty, warm comforting dishes hits. This soup has everything that you would want. Texture, abundant flavor and an aroma that just says healthy and fulfilling! From the Barley to those earthy pillows of starch this soup will touch you heart and taste buds in a most beautiful way!

A new take on the classic cream of broccoli soup, this delicious alternative gets the added benefit of creamy and hearty white beans and is ready in under 40 minutes. You can finish off with some grated cheddar cheese for an extra indulgence!

Beans are such a great option for health and nutrition. Pair them with an exceptional grain like farro, and lovely produce, add in some wonderful Italian spices, and you have a dish that definitely doesn't sacrifice flavor and texture. Perfect for busy weeknight meals, great summer recipe, served either warm or cold.

This light and creamy dip is perfect for summer noshing. Full of flavour, thanks to the feta, you can add whatever fresh herbs you like, though dill, chives and mint are surefire winners. This dip is nutritious and delicious, and it’s best served with crostini (or crackers) and fresh, seasonal vegetables. Can be packed along on a picnic or camping trip, too.

If you have a can of white cannellini beans and a jar of the spicy, Italian condiment Bomba, you have found a match made in heaven. The creamy sweetness of the beans is balanced by the bite of chilis and the mint adds a hit of freshness. Perfection in under 20 minutes.

If you like Mediterranean food, this is a great take on a classic. A great blend of beans meets tantalizing spices, all formed into a beautiful ball that is fried to a golden brown. A delight to eat with the freshness of the cucumber sauce and the richness of the tahini sauce which go beautifully with a nice warm pita and some dressed tomatoes.

This "Berry" Fruity Black Bean Smoothie was the winning contest entry from our Make Your New Year Better with Beans smoothie recipe contest in 2021.  It's a super simple smoothie filled with the goodness of fruit and black beans, and sweetened with maple syrup.