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.
(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.
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.