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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    Chili Skillet

    21 reviews

    Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this dish makes a super supper—and it comes together in one skillet on top of the stove. I serve it frequently in fall and winter. —Katherine Brown, Fredericktown, Ohio

    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...


    Kidney Beans and Rice

    4 reviews

    I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...


    Meatball Minestrone

    4 reviews

    Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...


    Enchilada Pie

    8 reviews

    This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey

    Salmon Skillet

    4 reviews

    Is there anything salmon can’t do? It is high in heart-healthy omega-3s and lends itself to simple preparation techniques. And...


    Chili Bake

    1 review

    Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...


    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...


    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...

    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...


    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...


    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...


    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,...


    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...


    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...


    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


    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...

    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...


    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...


    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...


    Rock’n and Roast’n Chili

    1 review

    I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....


    Baked Chili

    13 reviews

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


    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...