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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    Tangy Baked Seven Beans

    4 reviews

    Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah

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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...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 review

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


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    Calico Cowboy Beans

    42 reviews

    This cowboy beans recipe is tradition when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands...


    Tuscan Portobello Stew

    15 reviews

    Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare yet elegant enough for company. I often take this...

    Tuscan Sausage & Bean Dip

    38 reviews

    This is a spinoff of a Mexican dip I had once. The original was wicked good, but since I was...


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    White Bean Crostini

    3 reviews

    A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...


    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


    Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup

    In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....


    Cornbread-Topped Frijoles

    10 reviews

    My family often requests this economical slow-cooker favorite. It's loaded with fresh southwestern flavors. One batch makes eight servings—but they...


    Chili Cottage Pie

    3 reviews

    This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...


    Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice

    4 reviews

    My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical,...


    Party Time Beans

    25 reviews

    A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I...

    Five-Bean Salad

    2 reviews
    This 5-bean salad recipe from Jeanette Simec of Ottawa, Illinois is great to take to picnics or potlucks.

    Gnocchi with White Beans

    110 reviews

    Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight,...


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    Cincinnati Chili

    19 reviews

    Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...


    Quick Barbecued Beans

    14 reviews

    Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena,...


    Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

    32 reviews

    My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a...


    White Bean and Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    To create this yummy white chili, I adapted three different recipes. It’s mild, so everyone can dig in. it's won...


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    Cool Beans Salad

    74 reviews

    This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it,...


    Veggie Nicoise Salad

    14 reviews

    More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on...


    One-Pot Chilighetti

    15 reviews

    Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...

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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    41 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...


    Light Three-Bean Casserole

    This recipe came from a family reunion of mostly Mennonites. It is over 30 years old. . You can choose...


    Quick Minestrone Soup

    9 reviews

    This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. The spaghetti sauce...


    Hearty Taco Chili

    15 reviews

    Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds....


    Easy White Chicken Chili

    23 reviews

    Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...