Cannellini Beans

[mikeswmi]

We use them in Pasta Fagioli, a few recipes from Rachael Ray and in a couple of dips.

I bought 11 cans on sale (buy 10, get one free) and still have about eight left.

Anybody have any recipes they like?

Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[CanMan]

How about....

Greek Hummus With White Beans And Feta

This smooth and tangy appetizer or sandwich filling starts with cannellini beans (Italian), and adds classic Greek flavors of feta, lemon and oregano. As a dip or spread, this "hummus" takes one minute to make, and you'll eat it just as quickly.

1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained but not rinsed
1 small clove of garlic
2 Tbs crumbled feta cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp Greek seasoning (I like Greektown Billygoat Seasoning)
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1. Combine all ingredients in a standing blender, and process until smooth (if necessary, add one or two teaspoons of water to help get everything blended). Serve with crackers or crudites.

Yield: 2 cups

Tips
Serve with pita chips, crackers or celery sticks, or spread on a sandwich with lettuce and tomato

Web Page: The Perfect Pantry

 

[CanMan]

and also.....

BUSH'S® Smoky White Bean and Tomato Soup

3 slices smoked bacon, chopped
1 cup diced onion
1 Tbs minced garlic
1/2 Tbs minced oregano
1/2 Tbs minced thyme
1 pinch chili flakes
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 16 oz can BUSH'S® Cannellini Beans, with liquid
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch black pepper

1. Heat a 2-quart sauce pot over medium, add the raw bacon and cook 4 minutes until the bacon is crispy.

2. Add the onions and cook 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, herbs, and chili flakes, cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cannellini beans with their liquid and chicken stock, bring to a simmer. Let cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Servings: 6

Prep Time:: 10 minutes

Web Page: http://vegetablewithmore.allrecipes.com

 

[Mama Mangia]

I use them in pasta dishes and salads - had some today -
TheFamiliaKitchen a/k/a The Family Kitchen: just another one-skillet meal

 

[mikeswmi]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I will have try some of them.

Mike

 

[mikeswmi]

I made this recipe off the can of Bush's. We used sweet onion instead of red onion recommended on the can. It still tasted fine but I think the red onion would have made the dish much prettier.

• 1 can Kirkland Signature Albacore Tuna from Costco
• 1 can rinsed and drained cannellini beans
• About 3/4 cup onion
• A bit over 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• EVOO, salt and pepper to taste
  

Here is a link to it on my blog. I do have a photo of it and I think you will see that the onion substitution made it a little plain looking. Still, it tasted fine and it was pretty healthy.

Costco Cuisine: Dinner-Caprese Salad & Tuna Salad with Cannellini Beans

 

[Johnny West]

I use them for a quick cassoulet.

I don't eat white chili but imagine they'd
work well in that.