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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    Tuscan Chicken and Beans

    5 reviews

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


    Hearty Bean Casserole

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


    Veggie Bean Casserole

    4 reviews

    I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...


    Four-Bean Salad

    10 reviews

    "MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...


    Campfire Beans

    5 reviews

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


    Minestrone

    22 reviews

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


    Five-Bean Soup

    1 review

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


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    Spicy Cowboy Chili

    5 reviews

    Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...

    Beans and Rice Dinner

    29 reviews

    On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...


    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...


    Autumn Chili

    A touch of baking cocoa gives my chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...


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    Ham and Red Beans

    I've cut some of the fat and calories from this traditional southern dish. But after one bite, you'll agree it...


    Turkey Sausage Bean Soup

    This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...


    Southern Okra Bean Stew

    1 review

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


    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...


    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...


    Healthy Greek Bean Dip

    This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...

    Meatball Soup

    This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. —Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin


    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...


    Taco Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...


    Confetti Bean Soup Mix

    With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends...


    Kidney Bean Taco Bake

    Here's an easy casserole that is hearty and very economical. It's a family-pleaser and popular at potlucks.—Leanne Obine, Ontario, New...

    Rock’n and Roast’n Chili

    1 review

    I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....


    Baked Chili

    13 reviews

    This main dish is wonderful the first day and also makes outstanding leftovers. As a student living on my own,...


    Mexican White Chili

    7 reviews

    White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...


    Contest-Winning Taco Soup

    5 reviews

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


    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...


    Emily’s Bean Soup

    7 reviews

    This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...