White Chicken Chili with Jalapeño PeppersPacked with protein, this luscious White Chicken Chili with Quick Pickled Jalapeño Peppers soup is the perfect light lunch to keep you powered throughout your day. Make a double batch to freeze for later!Grilled Octopus with White Beans and RadicchioThis hearty octopus salad paired with slightly bitter radicchio greens is the perfect combination to transport your guests to the coast of Italy right from your dinner table. A delightful seafood dish that is sure to impress any of you guests!Spring Pea Salad with White Beans and ShrimpThis spring pea salad with white beans and shrimp contains flavors that will excite your mouth. The Vinaigrette has a sweet, fresh flavor, and the salad follows a similar taste. The salad is topped off with shavings of Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese, and ready for you to enjoy!Fall Vegetable MinestraCubes of colorful butternut squash and chopped kale make this warm fall vegetable minestra soup perfect for the harvest. Sautéed aromatic vegetables - carrots, celery, and onion - flavor the broth, and a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of Parmigiano round it out. Serve with garlic toasts.Eggplant and White Bean DipThis rich, creamy dip will be a hit on the buffet table. Parsley Salad with White Beans and Mint DressingCannellini beans give this rustic summery bread salad, or fattoush, a measure of substance. Cut the pita small and uniform so the pieces crisp up evenly in the oven. You can prepare each of the components of the salad – the pita, dressing, and vegetables – up to 1 day ahead and then toss and serve.Grilled Rosemary Shrimp Skewers with Grilled Vegetables and White BeansA hot fire and strong flavors power this exceedingly simple, summery grilled rosemary shrimp skewers with grilled vegetables and white beans. Serve with a green salad and a crusty baguette. Basil and White Bean HummusBaby spinach echoes the basil in this basil and white bean hummus recipe, imparting a vibrant green hue to this summery dip. The carrots are a great pairing, though you can also serve this as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for almost anything that’s dip-able. Quinoa-Black Olive Cakes with Baby GreensLove quinoa but want to expand your repertoire beyond the usual grain salad or pilaf? These crisp-crusted quinoa cakes provide a mild canvas for the bold flavors of olives, peppers, and greens. With white beans to give them some heft and heartiness, they make a terrific meatless main course.Kale and White Bean Soup with SausageThis garlicky soup is a snap to pull together, and most of the ingredients are basic pantry staples. The whole thing is ready in about an hour, but the soup’s complex flavors belie the quick cooking time. You can serve it as soon as the kale is tender, but letting it sit for an hour and then reheating gently makes it even better (wait to add the lemon until just before serving). Crusty cheese toasts make an excellent accompaniment.Farro Salad with Artichokes and FennelRadicchio, fennel, cannellini beans, pine nuts, and artichoke hearts give this grain salad an Italian accent, and make it hearty enough to be a meatless main dish. It packs well, making it ideal for picnics or weekday lunches.
