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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    Lentil White Bean Pilaf

    5 Reviews

    Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...


    Kale & Bean Soup

    13 Reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Tuscan Chicken and Beans

    5 Reviews

    Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan


    Salmon with Spinach & White Beans

    12 Reviews

    My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

    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...


    Triple Bean Bake with Bacon

    32 Reviews

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


    Fiesta Corn and Beans

    1 Reviews

    Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....


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    Minestrone Soup

    55 Reviews

    This minestrone soup recipe is packed with vegetables, pasta and beans in a bright tomatoey broth. It ticks all the...


    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...


    Slow & Easy Minestrone

    5 Reviews

    Hot soup on a cold day is something I just can't get enough of. It's a snap to put together,...


    Vegan Jambalaya

    7 Reviews

    This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

    4 Reviews

    I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that...


    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...

    Avocado White Bean Dip

    4 Reviews

    This silky-smooth avocado white bean dip balances the richness of avocado with the bright bite of lime and smoky heat.


    Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

    7 Reviews

    I combine ingredients for this hearty slow-cooker vegan chili the night before, start my trusty slow cooker in the morning...


    Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans

    9 Reviews

    I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of...


    White Bean Soup with Escarole

    16 Reviews

    This escarole and bean soup recipe is tasty enough to make everyone forget how healthy it is. Better yet, it's...


    Quick Italian Veggie Skillet

    7 Reviews

    When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...


    Tuscan Sausage and Bean Dip

    39 Reviews

    Hot Italian sausage and two types of melty cheese give this hearty Tuscan sausage and bean dip its bold flavor...

    Mexi-Mac Casserole

    10 Reviews

    I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite,...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 Reviews

    This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal...


    Pasta Fagioli al Forno

    7 Reviews

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