Two cans of beans (chickpeas and white beans) are simmered with milk, a whole head of garlic, herbs and nutmeg for a rich and creamy vegetarian dinner that can be on the table in under a half-hour.

Lidey Heuck’s braised white beans and greens is exactly the sort ... in her excellent sheet-pan chicken with sweet potatoes and fennel. The pungent vinaigrette made with pecorino and lemon ...

until the cabbage and fennel have softened and reduced by about half in volume, about 10 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, and vegetable stock or broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered until ...