How to Use white bean in a Sentence

white bean

noun
  • This white bean soup will warm you up any night.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This one-dish stovetop stew stars creamy white beans.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • They can also be used in place of white beans in recipes.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • One of my favorites has long been a seafood stew with white beans.
    — Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Or try pintos, black, red, or white beans; even favas could work.
    — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Clove and thyme add bursts of flavor to the white beans and bacon.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This hearty, garlicky white bean soup is just the answer.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • This hearty, garlicky white bean soup is just the answer.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Using a fork, mash white beans and add to soup along with chickpeas.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2018
  • Here's some proof of the delicious wealth of white bean recipes out there.
    — Serena Coady, SELF, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Add the white beans, miso, and sumac, and blend until fully creamy.
    — ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • Hearty and healthy, this soup is packed with nutritious leafy greens and creamy white beans.
    — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
  • That means duck confit, white beans and cubes of pork fat known as lardons atop the sausage.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Bright lemon and herbs keep this chicken and white beans recipe from being boring.
    — Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 25 June 2012
  • Options include jerk-style carrots and chili verde with white beans and hominy.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Pureed carrots and chile flakes enrich the broth of this tortellini and white bean soup.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For dinner or lunch in a hurry, look no further than this easy white bean soup recipe.
    — Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Serve with sautéed garlicky greens, stewed white beans, or simple mashed potatoes.
    — Lesley Porcelli, House Beautiful, 11 Nov. 2010
  • Potato, leek, and white bean soup Send the comfort of soup to school with your child.
    — Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024
  • For a protein boost, top it with hemp hearts or serve it alongside chickpeas or white beans.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026
  • Mashed white beans add creaminess without needing dairy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Mashed white beans add creaminess without needing dairy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Shuffling through the line, Morales filled a deep plastic bowl with sausage and white bean stew.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The white bean hummus on the menu is also brilliant, with its one-two punch of lemon and za’atar.
    — Dallas News, 14 July 2022
  • Use it in white bean soup, make some turkey black bean chili, or even try a turkey noodle stir fry.
    — Sunset Magazine, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, this creamy white bean soup will keep you full and cozy for hours.
    — Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Added two bay leaves, 1/2 pound navy beans and 1/2 pound great northern white beans.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The combination of creamy white beans, rice, greens and herbs makes for a bright, light main or side dish.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • And on a hot summer day, there’s fresh arugula with white beans and cherry tomatoes.
    — Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Use it in place of tuna for salmon-salad sandwiches, or try it in a creamy white bean soup.
    — Emily Main, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2015

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