Kidney Bean Recipes

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...

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...

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

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

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...

Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas

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

I discovered this taco salad while I was on a health kick. My husband and I love it now. When...

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

My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son...

I have to admit that when a good friend gave me this recipe, I wasn't certain I'd like it. But,...

I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although...

My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for...

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

"Everyone likes this tasty meal-in-a-dish," reports Marlene Muckenhirn, a field editor from Delano, Minnesota.

This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck....

The addition of round steak gives this chili recipe a nice change of pace. Everyone in my family just loves...