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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    Three-Bean Chili

    You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.

    Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

    3 reviews

    "I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original," comments Alden Thornton...


    Quick White Bean Dip

    1 review

    From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...


    Easy Italian Wedding Soup

    4 reviews

    "After one taste, you'll find that this soup is absolutely delicious," promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. "Lean ground...


    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...

    Three Beans and Sausage

    7 reviews

    For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items,...


    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...


    Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

    3 reviews

    This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...


    White Beans with Rigatoni

    2 reviews

    "My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....


    Potato Kale Sausage Soup

    11 reviews

    When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...


    Macaroni Bean Salad

    4 reviews

    Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...


    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,...


    Hot Dog Bean Soup

    3 reviews

    My husband fixed this soup for our three kids years ago. They always loved it and now prepare it for...

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    Firehouse Chili

    24 reviews

    As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...


    Chili Bean Cheese Omelet

    "In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...


    Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

    Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...


    Pasta Bean Soup

    27 reviews

    My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts


    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...


    Italian Peasant Soup

    15 reviews

    My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...


    Southwestern Bean Soup

    5 reviews

    When a friend needs a night off from cooking, I throw together this one-pot meal. I deliver it with tortilla...


    Ham and Bean Bake

    1 review

    My mother shared this hearty cornbread-topped meal with me. and I've made it ever since.


    Super-Duper Chili

    16 reviews

    No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...

    Gaucho Casserole

    10 reviews

    "When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis...


    Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    "My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...


    Soup for Two

    1 review

    This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...


    Refried Beans and Rice

    My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...


    Lasagna Corn Carne

    9 reviews

    My grandkids always ask me to make this dish, which is sort of like chili in a pan. I came...


    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...