How to Use white bean in a Sentence

white bean

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  • The first step in this recipe involves mashing half of the white beans.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Add the white bean paste and the remainder of the whole white beans into Pot 2.
    — Fortune, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Here's some proof of the delicious wealth of white bean recipes out there.
    — Serena Coady, SELF, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Use white beans in this ham hock and white bean stew from Bon Appetit.
    — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022
  • Cut into ½-inch-wide strips and fold into the white beans.
    — Eric Werner and Mya Henry, Esquire, 20 Oct. 2015
  • Using a fork, mash white beans and add to soup along with chickpeas.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2018
  • Added two bay leaves, 1/2 pound navy beans and 1/2 pound great northern white beans.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • That means duck confit, white beans and cubes of pork fat known as lardons atop the sausage.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • Or try pintos, black, red, or white beans; even favas could work.
    — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 5 Jan. 2018
  • This is a saladish twist on the classic Mediterranean soup of kale, white beans and sausage.
    — ExpressNews.com, 17 July 2019
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, this creamy white bean soup will keep you full and cozy for hours.
    — Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Return the pot to medium heat, add the chicken and the remaining white beans and the black beans, and stir to combine.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Don’t leave without a taste of cassoulet, a hearty stew of Toulouse sausage, white beans, and duck confit.
    — Kimberley Lovato, National Geographic, 24 July 2019
  • The pulpy white beans are stacked under plantain leaves to ferment for a week before they are dried in the sun.
    — Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • But Moody served the quail cassoulet — quail stuffed with garlic sausage and served in a white bean stew, and bizarrely, the wine tasted fine with it.
    — Lauren Chval, RedEye Chicago, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Bright lemon and herbs keep this chicken and white beans recipe from being boring.
    — Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 25 June 2012
  • Now, a break from the news Cook: Creamy white beans with herb oil, served with salad and good bread, makes a perfect dinner.
    — Alexandra McGuffie, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2020
  • Fold one 15-oz can of white beans (rinsed) and cook until heated through, for about 3 minutes.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2019
  • With the side of juicy white beans served both whole and pureed, the dish as presented was incredibly beige.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 13 June 2019
  • 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
  • This Instant Pot chicken soup is loaded with white beans, corn, poblano chiles, and sour cream.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • 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
  • These large white beans with a firm texture and gentle, nutty flavor are great for stews and soups.
    — Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, 13 Mar. 2018
  • The Branzino a la Plancha is legendary with green olive and white bean salad, lemon aïoli, and sorrel.
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Bean pies are made of puréed navy or white beans with cream and sugar and are similar in taste and texture to a sweet potato pie.
    — al, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Serve with sautéed garlicky greens, stewed white beans, or simple mashed potatoes.
    — Lesley Porcelli, House Beautiful, 11 Nov. 2010
  • Plenty of these soups deserve a spot on your menu, from pumpkin bisque to butternut squash and white bean soup.
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
  • Don't miss the meat entrees The crispy braised pork cheeks look almost like a chicken fried steak, doused with a bright and spicy salsa verde, set on a sea of creamy white beans.
    — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Tuscan chicken soup with white beans and pasta Courtesy of The Café. Makes 10 servings.
    — The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024

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