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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    Gaucho Casserole

    10 reviews

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


    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...


    Italian Meatball ‘n’ Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...


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    White Bean Crostini

    3 reviews

    A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...


    Quick Barbecued Beans

    14 reviews

    Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena,...


    Calico Beans

    25 reviews

    Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty...


    Hearty Taco Chili

    15 reviews

    Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds....


    Easy White Chicken Chili

    23 reviews

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

    Ground Beef Chili

    33 reviews

    Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...


    Red Bean Vegetable Soup

    5 reviews

    Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans...


    Beef and Beans

    8 reviews

    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have family and friends asking for more. It's a favorite in...


    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...


    Tex-Mex Chili

    21 reviews

    Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...


    Light Three-Bean Casserole

    This recipe came from a family reunion of mostly Mennonites. It is over 30 years old. . You can choose...


    Quick Minestrone Soup

    9 reviews

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


    Taco Meat Loaves

    11 reviews

    We live in Texas and love the Southwest style of cooking. This taco meat loaf recipe spices up plain ol’...


    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...

    White Bean Soup with Escarole

    14 reviews

    Pantry staples make this healthy soup oh, so simple to prepare. When I can't find escarole, I use fresh spinach....


    Bean and Meat Loaf

    2 reviews

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


    Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

    32 reviews

    My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a...


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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    41 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...


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    Cincinnati Chili

    19 reviews

    Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...

    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...


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    Cool Beans Salad

    74 reviews

    This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it,...


    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...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 review

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


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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...