Kidney Bean Recipes

Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in chili, but they’re so much more versatile than that. Check out our recipes with kidney beans for creative (and easy!) ideas.

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    Drive-Thru Chili

    3 reviews

    I don't eat a lot of fast food but when I do I try to pick things that are fairly healthy. I found that Wendy's chili is actually one of the healthiest items on their menu. So when I needed to bring chili to a potluck, I tried to recreate Wendy's recipe and I think it got it pretty close. —Margo Zoerner, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    4 reviews

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by...


    Instant Pot Chili con Carne

    3 reviews

    Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is one of...

    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...


    Beefy Minestrone

    1 review

    I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if...

    Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili

    I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...


    Pressure-Cooker Manchester Stew

    2 reviews

    While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Beans

    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have friends asking for more. It's a favorite in my recipe...


    Ham and White Bean Soup

    I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time...

    Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad

    1 review

    This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...


    Meatball Soup

    This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. —Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin


    Hearty Chicken Casserole

    10 reviews

    Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...


    Skillet Cassoulet

    23 reviews

    This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for a...


    Kielbasa and Kidney Beans

    17 reviews

    "This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...

    Chili Skillet

    21 reviews

    Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this...


    Chili Bake

    1 review

    Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that...


    Fully Loaded Chili

    16 reviews

    With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...


    Six-Bean Chili

    1 review

    When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...


    White Beans and Spinach

    5 reviews

    This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...


    Ranch Stew

    5 reviews

    My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...


    Anytime Turkey Chili

    12 reviews

    I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...


    Bean & Bulgur Chili

    8 reviews

    A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...

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    White Chili with a Kick

    28 reviews

    Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this spicy chili easy, but you could also cook your own. We like it with various...


    Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

    Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...


    Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup

    6 reviews

    Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...


    Slow-Cooked White Chili

    6 reviews

    This satisfying slow-simmered chili features chicken, two kinds of beans and crunchy corn. "It's quick, easy and tastes great," says...


    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...


    Spicy Three-Bean Chili

    4 reviews

    “Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...