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This One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans recipe is so delicious, you might just want to keep it on rotation in your house! Velvety, savory, and packed with vibrant Tuscan flavors, these beans make for a perfect flavorful lunch, snack, or a hearty main. Completely Vegetarian + Gluten-free. Dairy-free + Vegan Options.
I love a simple one-pot dinner. And when it can satisfy all dietary needs, like dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, without sacrificing flavor, you can definitely count me in. This One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans is a perfect solution for busy nights all year long. It's kid- and adult-friendly too! If you're into chickpeas, then this Spicy Butter Chickpeas is another delicious dish to try!
Because I'm so in love with tuscan flavors and many of you have been loving the flavors too----here we are with another simple rendition. This Easy Weeknight Creamy Tuscan Ravioli started my love for this seasoning blend and I haven't looked back since. And if you're a lover of gnocchi, then you'll love this oven-baked Garlic Chicken Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe and Skillet Baked Cheesy Pumpkin Gnocchi!
Making your own tuscan blend is super easy to make and you can also make it in larger batches and store it in an airtight jar as you would your regular seasonings + spices. However, I've created a delicious Tuscan Marry Me Blend with Spice Tribe for the greatest ease! Whenever I use a blend heavily, I tend to make larger batches that last me a while. Let's say yes to convenience---right? Besides, the pre-made blend will come in complete handy for my Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup and Creamy Tuscan 'Marry Me' Chicken recipes.
You're guaranteed to fall in complete love with this One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans recipe---trust me!
For this vegetarian dish, I chose to combine chickpeas and white beans with a nice Tuscan-style twist to things by adding my Tuscan Marry Me blend, garlic, freshly-diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooking wine, and mozzarella for a rich, flavorful one-pot meal.
First, get your Tuscan blend ready, whether it's homemade or store-bought. In a pot or skillet, sauté the garlic and onions and combine the seasoning with diced tomatoes + tomato paste. Then stir in tomato sauce and white wine. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Finally top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake until everything bubbles and the cheese is melted.
The two components of this baked dish are the beans and the tomato sauce. You'll need:
There are several types of white beans you can use, each with its own unique flavor and texture:
Cannellini beans --- These are large white beans with a creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. They're often used in dishes like soups, salads, and pasta.
Great northern beans --- Slightly smaller than cannellini beans, Great Northern beans have a similar creamy texture and mild flavor.
Navy beans --- Also known as pea beans, navy beans are small, oval-shaped beans with a dense texture and mild flavor.
Baby lima beans --- While not always considered a traditional white bean, baby lima beans are small, creamy beans with a buttery texture and mild flavor.
Sure, you can find pre-made seasoning blends at the grocery store or my Tuscan Marry Me Blend. But there's nothing like the fresh, customized flavor you get by making your own blend. The herbs and spices in the Tuscan spice mix for this recipe are inspired by the fresh herbs that grow in Italy, mixed with a bit of heat from smoked paprika.
Just toss all your ingredients into a bowl and give it a good mix until everything’s nicely combined. It’s that easy!
INGREDIENTS
You can Store the seasoning blend in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. Use it on anything from simple roasted vegetables to salad dressing to herb oil for dipping bread.
Absolutely, you can use other types of beans if you prefer or if that's what you have on hand! While chickpeas and white beans are great for this recipe, you can substitute them with other beans like great northern, black eyed peas, lentils, navy beans, black beans, or even butter beans. Just keep in mind that different beans might slightly alter the texture and flavor of the dish, but they’ll still be delicious.
NOTE: If you’re using a firmer bean, you might need to adjust the cooking time to ensure they’re tender and well-incorporated into the sauce.
Making homemade tomato sauce is super simple and satisfying! Just peel + chop your tomatoes, then heat some olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions until they’re fragrant, then toss in the tomatoes, tomato paste + seasonings.
Let it all simmer together for about 40-45 minutes, mashing the bigger tomato pieces with a spoon or potato masher as you go. If the sauce gets too thick, just add a splash of water or stock to loosen it up.
You can easily customize or add to this one-pot chickpea recipe. If you'd like to add some extra nutrients, add a handful of spinach. or chopped kale during the last few minutes of cooking. Then stir in the wilted greens.
You can also mix up the spice blend in the chickpeas. If you like more classic Italian flavors use an Italian seasoning blend. For more spice, amp up the crushed red peppers. And for added warmth, use more cinnamon. You could even stir in a few cinnamon sticks while the sauce cooks. Then remove the sticks before serving.
Both canned + fresh tomatoes have their perks when it comes to making sauce. Fresh tomatoes bring a bright, just-picked flavor, and they’re perfect when they’re in season. Canned tomatoes, on the other hand, are super convenient and often have a rich, deep flavor since they’re cooked down and preserved at their peak. Fresh is always the best if you can get it, but canned tomatoes are a great backup and still make a tasty sauce!
The herb-roasted tomatoes offer a delicious umami-packed flavor foundation for this one pot chicken and gnocchi dish.
You can make them ahead of time in the oven, then keep the tomatoes in the fridge unit you're ready to make the rest of the dish. They'll stay fresh for up to three days in an airtight container.
I tend to use a lot of white cooking wine, which is easiest for me. However, I do occasionally add quality white wine to my dishes and I recommend using a dry white wine.
A dry white wine will add the right amount of acidity rather than sweetness, which will better compliment your dish like this One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans. In general, any of the following dry white wines work great in this dish:
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and dry sparkling wines.
Here, I’ve curated a list of baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods, especially with this One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans. Everything from my fave sheet pans, wooden spoons, parchment paper, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
These chickpeas and white beans are so tasty, you might just want to eat them on their own! But since it’s a bit saucy, I love pairing it with garlic bread or, if I’m in the mood for something extra, grilled cheese croutons. Of course, there are plenty of other great sides you can serve with it too, like:
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Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. To re-heat, simply heat in the oven for the best results or microwave for a minute or two until heated through.
Yes! to make this dish vegan, simply use your favorite vegan cheese instead of mozzarella on top. And serve with slices of gluten-free bread.
Yup! To add a bit more flavor to this dish, you can always feel free to add in your favorite greens such as kale, spinach, broccolini, collards, or asparagus.
Of course! While chickpeas and white beans are great for this recipe, you can substitute them with other beans like great northern, black eyed peas, lentils, navy beans, black beans, or even butter beans. Just keep in mind that different beans might slightly alter the texture and flavor of the dish, but they’ll still be delicious.
Once you've mastered this One-Pot Chickpeas and White Beans recipe, add these other delicious bean-infused recipes to your list next:
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This has become my comfort food, and a favourite dish when craving a meal without meat, but still full of protein, flavours, and fibre. Definitely a bookmark find!
Hi Radka! This makes me so happy to hear that this recipe has been your go-to! Definitely love this one for all the same reasons! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
Made it without the cooking wine, tomatoes and tomato paste (didn’t have any) and it was still tasty . I used better than boullion instead of veggie broth. Did it all on stove top.
Hi Lauren! I'm so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed this recipe even with your substitutions. Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
Agreed with other comment, this is far too soupy to resemble the picture. It felts like it was meant to be an Indian curry but took a turn to Italy instead. Idk what I expected but it wasn’t a dish I would make again
Hi Ciera! I'm so sorry to hear that it didn't turn out as expected! I'd definitely adjust the amount of stock if you didn't allow it to dry out enough in time. But I do appreciate your feedback!
Tasty but the measurements as well as the instructions seem to be wrong. Ether you have to cook the whole chickpea bean mixture for quite some time to reduce the liquid and soften the chickpeas or you have to drastically reduce the amount of liquid. the result was a pretty salty tomatoe soup with beans but in no way comparable to the pictures presented here.
Hi Martin,
Thanks so much for your feedback! It's definitely a bit saucy, however, I would perhaps try turning up the oven to 375 or 400 to see if that helps! I'll definitely make a note! Thanks so much! 🙂