white kidney beans

Spicy Tofu Chili with Mango

Jalapeños range in heat. Before adding one to a recipe, I taste a small bit; if it's really hot, I add less. Fennel has a licorice flavour and adds a nice crunch to the chili. Always rinse canned beans before adding them to a recipe to remove any excess sodium. You can replace the extra-firm tofu with tempeh; this will add more texture and a nutty, mushroomy flavor.

Chicken and beet salad

Roast chicken and ruby red beets are a mouth-watering combination, and white kidney beans and fresh mixed salad greens add...


Vegetable and pasta soup

This classic pistou from the south of France, topped with a rich-tasting garlic and basil paste, called aïllade, and a...


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Braised chicken with beans

This is a great way to cook good-value drumsticks, so that they are moist and tender. A simple barbecue sauce...


Stuffed Zucchini

In this delicious vegetarian dish, thick slices of large zucchini are hollowed out and filled with a tasty stuffing based...

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Venetian White Bean Bruschetta

A fresh twist on the traditional bruschetta, this recipe is made complete with Caesar-dressing-flavoured crostini.


Tuscan White Bean Soup

This soup is hard to stop eating after the first bowl'the earthy flavours inevitably leave me wanting more. Pair it...