Nutritionists Open Up A Can: Cannellini Beans + A Recipe

You're most likely nearing the end of your first full "socially distant" week. Congrats! What better way to celebrate than with a nice can of...beans? If you've already gone through all your chickpeas, consider the less popular but equally nutritious cannellini bean. 

"I like to use them to make a dip with rosemary and lemon," Cording told us. "But they're also great in soups, stews, chilies, or even mashed potatoes."

Though beans in mashed potatoes might sound strange, Cording uses them as a substitute for dairy. "Pureed cannellini beans add a creaminess," she said, "but also extra fiber and protein to offset any potential blood sugar spike from white potatoes."

White beans, like cannellini, navy, or great Northern beans also pair well with greens. "My favorite way to eat cannellini beans is by sautéing them on the stovetop with olive oil and garlic," Knudsen told us, "and mixing in fresh spinach at the end of cooking."