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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    Greek Three-Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    Green, kidney and wax beans combine for a summer classic with a tasty twist. Thanks to some bold Mediterranean flavors,...


    Bean & Barley Salad

    20 reviews

    "This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...


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    Easy Slow Cooker Chili

    4 reviews

    This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...


    Italian Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won’t even notice it’s meatless. —Gilda Lester,...


    Spicy Red Beans and Rice

    3 reviews

    I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although...


    Easy Italian Wedding Soup

    4 reviews

    "After one taste, you'll find that this soup is absolutely delicious," promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. "Lean ground...


    Round Steak Chili

    2 reviews

    The addition of round steak gives this chili recipe a nice change of pace. Everyone in my family just loves...


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    Ham and Bean Bake

    1 review

    My mother shared this hearty cornbread-topped meal with me. and I've made it ever since.

    Ranch Bean Chili

    5 reviews

    Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...


    Sweet N Sour Beans

    9 reviews

    This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...


    Mixed Vegetable Salad

    4 reviews

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


    Bean and Pasta Soup

    15 reviews

    We’re always on the lookout for good low-fat recipes and this soup is a perennial favorite. Loaded with veggies and...


    Chili Burgers

    1 review

    These are hearty, zippy sandwiches which are a crowd pleaser. People are pleasantly surprised to find beans in this recipe.—Dolores...


    Chicken Chili Nachos

    7 reviews

    This is a “dash in the pan” dish that’s always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and...


    Chipotle Chicken and Beans

    3 reviews

    I was skeptical about this recipe due to its combination of ingredients, but it immediately became one of our all-time...


    Big-Batch Baked Beans

    2 reviews

    "All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...


    Southwestern Bean Soup

    5 reviews

    When a friend needs a night off from cooking, I throw together this one-pot meal. I deliver it with tortilla...

    Confetti Bean Salad

    4 reviews

    I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're...


    Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together...


    Pressure-Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

    6 reviews

    My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much...


    Meatball Minestrone

    4 reviews

    Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...


    Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

    10 reviews

    I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an...


    Speedy Weeknight Chili

    6 reviews

    Super-easy and great-tasting, this chili makes a big batch of great party fare. I use my food processor to chop...

    Mixed Bean Salad

    7 reviews

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.


    Ham and Bean Chili

    2 reviews

    Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three...


    Hearty Sausage-Chicken Chili

    1 review

    The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...


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    Smoked Sausage and Beans

    2 reviews

    Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.—Honore Hudson,...


    Hearty Beef & Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers—and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for...


    Chili Skillet

    21 reviews

    Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this...