Kidney Bean Recipes

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...

My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...

Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. I only...

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

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

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

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

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

No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...

I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers...

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

Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima...

From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...

I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them....

I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...

Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm ’em up right down to their toes. For...

Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...

My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...

This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...

When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it...

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

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

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

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

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

We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I...

"This medley of beans won the enthusiastic approval of my husband, who says he'll eat low-fat, low-cholesterol food only if...

My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...