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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    Mediterranean Chips & Dip

    8 reviews

    Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the oven slightly crisp and chewy. —Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

    Triple Bean Bake with Bacon

    31 reviews

    Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of...


    Four-Bean Medley

    1 review

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...


    Big-Batch Baked Beans

    2 reviews

    "All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...


    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...

    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...


    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...


    Three Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...


    Beef and Bean Macaroni

    1 review

    "This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...


    Smoky Beans

    22 reviews

    These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! —Pat...


    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...

    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...


    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...


    Chili Casserole

    6 reviews

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


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Chicken & Bean Chili

    10 reviews

    Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at...


    Mexican White Chili

    7 reviews

    White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...

    Vegetarian White Bean Soup

    8 reviews

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...


    Baked Chili

    13 reviews

    This main dish is wonderful the first day and also makes outstanding leftovers. As a student living on my own,...


    Four-Bean Taco Chili

    3 reviews

    This is how you heat up the dinner table on a cold night. My zesty chili is chock-full of ground...


    Southwest Turkey Bulgur Dinner

    2 reviews

    In the past few years, I’ve been trying to incorporate more whole grains in our dinners. Bulgur is one of...


    Taco Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...


    Bean Soup with Dumplings

    Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's...