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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    White Bean Fennel Soup

    13 reviews

    This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners. A hint of fennel accents the flavor of this quick-to-fix bean soup, while spinach and tomatoes add color. —Donna Quinn, Round Lake Beach, Illinois

    Turkey Taco Salad

    12 reviews

    I discovered this taco salad while I was on a health kick. My husband and I love it now. When...


    Five-Bean Soup

    1 review

    One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...


    Kidney Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or...


    Hearty Bean Stew

    6 reviews

    From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...

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    Spicy Cowboy Chili

    5 reviews

    Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...


    Beans and Rice Dinner

    29 reviews

    On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Fourth of July Bean Casserole

    52 reviews

    The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...


    Sweet N Sour Beans

    9 reviews

    This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...


    Mixed Vegetable Salad

    4 reviews

    Anita Gibson of Clinton, Illinois shares colorful, crunchy and slightly sweet Mixed Vegetable Salad.


    Hearty Chili Mac

    15 reviews

    Luckily, this recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent...


    Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup

    10 reviews

    This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...

    White Turkey Chili

    19 reviews

    Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was...


    Tuscan Chicken and Beans

    5 reviews

    Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan


    Hearty Bean Casserole

    This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck....


    Veggie Bean Casserole

    4 reviews

    I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...


    Four-Bean Salad

    10 reviews

    "MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...


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    Best Ever Beans and Sausage

    35 reviews

    When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...


    Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans

    1 review

    Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add...


    Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...


    White Bean Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    Looking for a hearty but healthy chili for your crew? Well, look no further, Dorothy Muenzer serves this robust meal...

    Chili Bean Soup

    From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...


    Thick & Chunky Beef Chili

    Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...


    Quick Italian Veggie Skillet

    7 reviews

    When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...


    Kidney Bean Taco Bake

    Here's an easy casserole that is hearty and very economical. It's a family-pleaser and popular at potlucks.—Leanne Obine, Ontario, New...


    Classic Chili

    13 reviews

    We think this recipe from Marjorie Carey from Alamosa, Colorado, tastes just like Wendy's chili! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Healthy Turkey Chili

    11 reviews

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