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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    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, Illinois

    Tex-Mex Chili

    21 reviews

    Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...


    Pasta Fagioli al Forno

    5 reviews

    The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying...


    Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

    19 reviews

    Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice....


    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...

    Classic Red Beans N Rice

    2 reviews

    After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...


    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,...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Tangy Turkey Tostadas

    13 reviews

    I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices...


    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 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...

    Garlic Bean Dip

    1 review

    There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...


    Chili Casserole

    7 reviews

    Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon


    Potluck Baked Beans

    26 reviews

    This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...


    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...


    White Bean Fennel Soup

    12 reviews

    This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners. A hint of fennel...


    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...


    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...


    Bean and Pasta Soup

    15 reviews

    We’re always on the lookout for good low-fat recipes and this soup is a perennial favorite. Loaded with veggies and...


    Campfire Beans

    5 reviews

    Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas

    Minestrone

    22 reviews

    Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so...


    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...


    Spiced Chili

    11 reviews

    My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...


    Mediterranean Spinach & Beans

    6 reviews

    If you want to make this dish vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire. I like this skillet meal served...


    Beer Brat Chili

    20 reviews

    My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    7 reviews

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...