Summer bean recipes

Adapted from a recipe my friend Sandy sent to me. Notes: Beans: As recommended by my friend Sandy, I've been buying small white beans, often labeled as habichuelas blancas — they're smaller than Great Northern, Cannellini, and some varieties of Navy beans (as far as I can tell). Salt: I use Diamond Crystal. If you are using Morton, you may need to use less. Start with 1 teaspoon, and add more to taste. Cheese: The original recipe calls for diced Manchego cheese, but I find I like it just…

This hearty dish includes white beans, peppers and cherry tomatoes, roasted in olive oil until moist and tender.

Gigante beans are Greek giant white beans with a delicious creamy texture. In this recipe, I marinate them in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and herbs to infuse them with tangy, savory flavor. Find serving suggestions in the blog post above!

A bright, lemony lima bean salad that is perfect to serve with grilled meats.

These Chipotle Peach Baked beans are the perfect addition to any summer dinner or barbecue! They're sweet and smoky a little spicy kick.

These simple canned bean recipes are perfect for cheap, easy, and filling meals and are a great way to put this pantry staple to good use!

Cool and Crisp and perfect for Summer.This green bean recipe is from Cooking This Book with Molly Baz. As I cook with her on instagram. This book has good recipes!

Searching for a salad that is the epitome of summer? You’ve gotta try this Grilled Zucchini & Corn White Bean Salad! This easy to make salad mixes the smoky flavors of grilled zucchini and corn with creamy white beans and fresh herbs. Tossed in an oil-free vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for a light meal or a refreshing side. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a quick, healthy, and delicious option for any summer meal.

This lemony white bean salad is so fresh and simple. Creamy white beans are bathed in a lemon herb dressing, a pop of chile flakes, and salty feta.