Recipes

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.

These Crispy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas make the perfect weeknight meal. The slightly sweet flavour of the sweet potato pairs well with the savoury black beans and Tex-Mex spices, creating a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and a little bit smoky. Topped with a gooey Mexican cheese blend, these quesadillas offer the ultimate comforting flavour combination.

Enjoy your favourite vegetarian taco flavours surrounded by a spicy, creamy broth! Black beans are the star of the show here, and they’re married with flavourful spices and plenty of veg. Like tacos, the toppings are the fun part, so heap bowls of this delicious and nutritious soup high with shredded cheddar, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips. Hearty, simple, and oh-so-satisfying, this soup is the perfect make-ahead meal for easy lunches and dinners.

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.

This 20-minute skillet dinner will become a weeknight star! With shrimp, creamy white beans, cherry tomatoes and spinach it’s the perfect dish to serve over rice or pasta.

Baked beans are hearty and delicious comfort food. This quick version uses both canned black beans and white beans, making them an ideal weeknight side-dish. With sweetness from the maple syrup and smokiness from the bacon, not to mention other aromatics such as espresso powder and Dijon mustard, it’s no wonder why people flock to the kitchen while they’re in the oven. Rich and deeply flavourful, these baked beans just need some crusty bread or corn bread on the side.

This Tex-Mex quinoa skillet is a budget-friendly, flavourful, and hearty meatless meal perfect for any night of the week. It comes together in one pot and the whole family will love it.