Most well-stocked pantries are equipped with a can or two of white beans, one of those versatile ingredients that can quickly be cooked into a meal.
White beans are weeknight dinner saviors, no doubt. For one, they're already cooked. Two, they've got a nice serving of protein. Three, they're cheap. And, in our humble opinion, they make almost any meal taste better.
Chillies, stews, dips, burgers -- even quesadillas -- can all be made with the unassuming white bean. Check it out for yourself below.
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Quinoa And White Bean Veggie Burger

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White Bean Tortellini Soup With Broiled Havarti Toasts

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Spicy Chipotle White Bean Dip

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Spinach And White Bean Soup

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Roasted Fennel & White Bean Dip

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Everything White Bean Hummus

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5-Ingredient White Chicken Chili

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Crock Pot White Bean Chicken Chili

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Skillet White Chicken Chili Dip

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Roasted Garlic And White Bean Soup With Crispy Prosciutto

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Smashed White Bean And Kale Quesadillas

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White Bean Dip With Fresh Herbs

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Mini Roasted Tomato Cups With Avocado, White Bean + Tuna Mash

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White Bean And Shiitake Soup

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White Bean Salad With Tarragon

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