White bean

The humble white bean has been a staple ingredient in recipes for centuries. Its versatility and affordability make it a popular choice in cuisines around the world.

The white bean is thought to have originated in Central America, and was later introduced to the Mediterranean region by the Spanish. It quickly became a staple ingredient in Italian cooking, where it is often used in soups and stews.

In the United States, white beans are commonly used in dishes such as baked beans and chili. They are also a popular choice for making vegetarian and vegan recipes.

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Recipes

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White Beans with Escarole

  • salt
  • parsley
  • shallot
  • peasant bread
  • escarole
  • olive oil
  • pancetta
  • lemon juice
  • cannellini bean
  • sugar
  • lemon zest
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Stewed White Beans

  • salt
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • lamb blade chop
  • aleppo pepper
  • banana pepper
  • lemon
  • tomato sauce
  • chicken broth
  • navy bean
  • tomato
  • onion
  • chiles de árbol
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
garlic
navy bean
onion
cannellini bean
parsley
parmesan cheese
butter
lemon
red pepper flake
sage
thyme
shallot
lemon juice
bay leaf
chicken stock
aleppo pepper
black pepper
escarole
anchovy
tomato
herb
pancetta
water
egg
lemon zest
pepper
zolfini
black peppercorn
tomato sauce
lemon squeeze
chive
cilantro
basil
milk
chickpea
nutmeg
bread
white miso
pea shoot
radish
parmesan hunk
mint
caper
vegetable stock
mushroom
italian parsley
panko
feta
shrimp
fennel
fennel seed
broccoli rabe
parmesan rinds bouquet garni consisting
cabbage
carrot
green
white wine
chile flake
buttermilk
heavy cream
scallion white
kale
cheddar cheese
batavia lettuce
rosemary
red pepper
lacinato kale
panko breadcrumb
'nduja
celery
poblano pepper
dry white wine
peasant bread
sugar
tomato puree
plum tomato
italian sausage
oregano
lamb blade chop
banana pepper
chicken broth
chiles de árbol
navy

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • navy bean
  • garlic
  • olive oil

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 67%

Common Ingredients

  • olive oil 62%
  • salt 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • navy bean 48%

Rarey Ingredients

  • onion 29%
  • parsley 24%