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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    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...


    Chicken & Bean Chili

    10 reviews

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


    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...


    Slow & Easy Minestrone

    5 reviews

    Hot soup on a cold day is something I just can't get enough of. It's a snap to put together,...


    Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage

    5 reviews

    I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...


    White Beans with Rigatoni

    2 reviews

    "My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....


    Basil Bean Salad

    2 reviews

    I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father...


    Southwestern Bean Salad

    8 reviews

    My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When...


    Sausage Bean Stew

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7...


    Old Settlers’ Baked Beans

    8 reviews

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


    Three-Bean Salsa

    3 reviews

    Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

    Avocado Bean Dip

    4 reviews

    I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture...


    Bean Soup with Sausage

    7 reviews

    This soup is so simple to put together with ingredients you might keep on hand, and it’s delicious, too. The...


    Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans

    5 reviews

    My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...


    Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

    3 reviews

    This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...


    Southwestern Bean Chowder

    15 reviews

    Even though there is a bit of heat from the spices and green chiles, my young children love this soup...


    Balsamic Three-Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...

    Vegetable Minestrone

    11 reviews

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


    Lasagna Corn Carne

    9 reviews

    My grandkids always ask me to make this dish, which is sort of like chili in a pan. I came...


    Sweet-Sour Kidney Beans

    1 review

    "You can substitute a variety of beans—such as soybeans, pinto or navy beans—in this versatile dish," suggests Elizabeth Bowen of...


    Margie’s Chili

    6 reviews

    This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights. I simply spice up canned tomato soup to create a flavorful...


    Kale & Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...


    Microwave Minestrone

    2 reviews

    "This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta," remarks Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. "By the time I...