There is no shortage of incredible bean recipes on the internet.

For instance, white beans can transform into a creamy dream when pureed with a little fat and liquid.

The varieties lend themselves well to different kinds of dishes too.

26 Delicious Bean Recipes You’ll Love

(No need to worry about getting a properly seared skin!)

(For more recipes that specifically call for dried beans, check out theseInstant Pot recipes.)

Serve over pasta, of course.

Vegan UnChicken Salad in a bowl

Serve with avocado slices and tortilla chips.

(Nor is adding crunchy green onions and melty cheese on top.)

Lentil Sloppy JoesfromWholefully

Because no one (no one!)

BBQ Bean Burritos in a bowl

should have to miss out on the messy glory that is a sloppy joe, vegans and vegetarians included.

Plus, its packed with fiber from the beans and squash.

They pair beautifully with earthy beets.

Lentil Bolognese spaghetti on plate

You wont miss the beef or pork one bit.

Moroccan Eggplant and Chickpea StewfromGreen Kitchen Stories

A lot of Moroccan stews are filled with slow-cooked meat.

This recipe replicates the flavors and the texture with some help from chickpeas and eggplant.

Meatless Chili Con Carne

Vegetarian comfort food at its very finest!

Feel free to get creative with your veggies toospinach or green beans would work well.

Enjoy on top of toast, salad, or a grain bowl.

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins on baking tray

While they appear in their whole form, the white beans also play an invisible secondary role too.

Quinoa RisottofromLove and Lemons

Not your nonnas risotto!

Adzuki Bean BowlsfromLove and Lemons

Adzuki beans have a lovely texture and uniquely sweet and nutty taste.

Lentil Sloppy Joes filling in pot

Popular in Japanese cooking, theyre 100% worth the purchase and liable to become your new favorite variety.

(But you could sub in black beans if you have to.)

Easy Black Bean BurgerfromLove and Lemons

Black bean burgers are a vegetarian staple for a reason.

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas

They add protein, fiber, and thickness to the Yukon gold potato puree.

Best Ever Vegan Baked BeansfromConnoisseurus Veg

This traditional baked beans recipe is a true bean triumph.

Vegan Niçoise Salad

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Vegetarian Meatball Subs

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