Kidney Bean Recipes

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

Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers...

I was skeptical about this recipe due to its combination of ingredients, but it immediately became one of our all-time...

I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them....

From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...

"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...

This easy soup is tasty and nutritious, too. I like to top individual bowls with a few sprigs of fresh...

This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. The spaghetti sauce...

Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....

Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it...

Karen Riordan of Fern Creek, Kentucky dresses up traditional bean salad with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. "I'm a busy...

Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. "I get a lot of compliments on it," says...

My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with...

Baked beans, brown sugar and molasses give a slightly sweet flavor to this bean bake. People at potluck dinners often...

When I make meat loaf, I usually just mix together whatever I have on hand. One time I added leftover...

When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...

Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...

One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...

I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks—they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra...

My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When...

Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...

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

This hearty no-fuss salad is perfect for a family gathering. Dill pickles bring puckery flavor to the kidney beans that...

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

Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing...

When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it...

I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the...