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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    Calico Beans

    25 reviews

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


    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,...


    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...


    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...


    Hearty Red Beans and Rice

    4 reviews

    I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...


    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...

    Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup

    10 reviews

    This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...


    Hearty Chili Mac

    15 reviews

    Luckily, this recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent...


    Kidney Bean Casserole

    1 review

    I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...


    Southwestern Baked Beans

    2 reviews

    Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this version of baked beans a winner. Southwest flavors dominate...


    White Bean Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    Looking for a hearty but healthy chili for your crew? Well, look no further, Dorothy Muenzer serves this robust meal...


    Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans

    1 review

    Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add...


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...


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    Best Ever Beans and Sausage

    35 reviews

    When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...

    Chili Bean Soup

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


    Thick & Chunky Beef Chili

    Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...


    Salsa Red Beans ‘n’ Rice

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


    Homemade Vegetarian Chili

    “I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...


    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...


    Chili Bean Cheese Omelet

    "In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...

    Manchester Stew

    While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious...


    White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette

    I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share!...


    Curried Three-Bean Salad

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


    Bloody Mary Soup with Beans

    I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...


    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...


    Four-Bean Taco Chili

    3 reviews

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