With the canelinni / pinto / chickpeas they have a fairly neutral flavour so anything you might put in pasta (pesto for instance), or couscous (or potatos or anything) will work just as well with them
Look at couscous recipes such as tabbouleh – parsley/mint/lemon juice/spring onion – or red onion/chilli pepper/parsley/lime – just chop everything up and stir in at when the beans are cooked.
Or Couscous Nicoise – anchovies, toms, black olives, parsley , corriander, lemon, garlic and olive oil
Maybe look up recipes for hummous or fallafal, but don't bother to actually make them – just use the flavours and stir them into the beans. Falafel is garlic,coriander, cumin,onion and parsley.
EDIT -and if its just a side dish for something else and just needs a little help – Tamari Soy Sauce will work small wonders with the beans (not tried it with chickpeas)