Recipes
White Bean Bomba Crostini
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.
Bean Falafel with Tahini Sauce
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.
Berry Fruity Black Bean Smoothie
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.
Quick Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet
Cassoulet is traditionally a slow-cooked bean stew with several steps and a long ingredient list.
It's good to make if you have the time and inclination, but for those of us short on both, this
quick version comes together in a snap. Delicious and nutritious, this is a great meal for busy
weeknights, plus there's just one pan to wash.
Bacon and White Bean Soup
This hearty and delicious soup is ready in under 45 minutes and will become a staple in your kitchen! Made with white navy beans, bacon and flavoured with fresh thyme, this simple recipe is packed with flavour.
Braised Romano Beans with Polenta
Romano beans are grown in Ontario and Manitoba under the moniker of Cranberry Beans or Speckled Sugar Beans and are soft with a sweet, almost nutty flavour, making them perfect for this type of braised dish.
Harissa White Bean Dip
This Harissa White Bean Dip is incredibly easy to make and is all done in one blender for less mess! Similar to a hummus this white bean dip is loaded with flavour and spices courtesy of the harissa paste used.
Flourless Pumpkin-Spice Muffins with White Kidney Beans and Cream Cheese Frosting
With as much as 6 grams of fibre and 8 grams of protein in ½ serving, white kidney beans taste great in many sweets including these flourless pumpkin-spice muffins with cream cheese frosting!