Delicious White Bean Recipes

White beans are a good source of fiber and protein, making them a wonderful addition to your meals. They also taste pretty good, 😉 especially in the recipes we're sharing this week.

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White Bean Tuna Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this salad on a bed of your favorite greens with a side of roasted tomatoes and bell peppers. A mandarin orange would finish off the meal nicely.

75% water-fiber foods – cannellini beans, avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers, orange
25% foods – albacore tuna, olive oil

White Bean Cucumber Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Use this salad to Power Up a meal lower in fiber, like a Reuben Sandwich lunch. Include a serving of fruit like berries, and the 75% zone is filling up.

75% water-fiber foods – white beans, fresh dill, garlic, cucumber, radishes, green onions, lemon, sauerkraut, berries
25% foods – olive oil, bread, meat, sauce

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a generous bowl of soup with bruschetta slices. Use whole grain bread for a more nutritious meal with a boost of fiber.

75% water-fiber foods – cannellini beans, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, kale, tomato paste, garlic, tomatoes, basil
25% foods – whole wheat bread, olive oil, wine, parmesan

High Protein Avocado White Bean Sandwich

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Assemble the sandwich as directed in the recipe. Serve with a fresh cup of strawberries./p>

75% water-fiber foods – beans, avocado, scallion, artichoke hearts, chili pepper, garlic, fresh dill, lettuce, cucumber slices, strawberries
25% foods – whole wheat bread

Broccoli White Bean Breakfast

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy this simple breakfast as directed in the recipe. Want to make it more filling? Serve atop steel-cut oats.

75% water-fiber foods – broccoli, white beans, garlic, steel-cut oatmeal
25% foods – egg, parmesan, oil

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.