Kidney Bean Recipes

I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...

Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this spicy chili easy, but you could also cook your own. We like it with various...

A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...

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

Change up your traditional chicken soup by adding delicious white kidney beans. It is also a great way to use...

This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it...

I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...

Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...

Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....

After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...

My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts

This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...

With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...

My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it's...

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

My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...

You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.

This satisfying slow-simmered chili features chicken, two kinds of beans and crunchy corn. "It's quick, easy and tastes great," says...

I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices...

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...

Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...

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

Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon

This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...

“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...

Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of...

Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...

When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...

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