Kidney Bean Recipes

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

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

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

Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...

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

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

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

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

They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...

In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....

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

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

When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...

The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...

Anita Gibson of Clinton, Illinois shares colorful, crunchy and slightly sweet Mixed Vegetable Salad.

My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or...

From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...

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

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

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

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

Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was...

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

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

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

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

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

This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...

As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...