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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    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...


    Three Beans and Sausage

    7 reviews

    For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items,...


    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...


    Hearty Ribs and Beans

    "Everyone likes this tasty meal-in-a-dish," reports Marlene Muckenhirn, a field editor from Delano, Minnesota.


    Bean Soup with Dumplings

    Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's...

    Spiced Chili

    11 reviews

    My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that...


    Garlic Bean Dip

    1 review

    There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...


    Summer Squash & White Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...


    Hot Dog Bean Soup

    3 reviews

    My husband fixed this soup for our three kids years ago. They always loved it and now prepare it for...


    Sally’s West Coast Chili

    1 review

    We often have chili cook-offs at our church, so we trade lots of different recipes. I was always mixing and...


    Anytime Turkey Chili

    12 reviews

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


    White Chili with a Kick

    28 reviews

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


    Bean & Bulgur Chili

    8 reviews

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

    Western Beans

    4 reviews

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


    Tuscan Chicken Soup

    11 reviews

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


    Lucky Bean Soup

    5 reviews

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


    Slow-Cooked Bean Medley

    38 reviews

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


    Mediterranean Chips & Dip

    8 reviews

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


    Fiesta Corn and Beans

    1 review

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

    Classic Red Beans N Rice

    2 reviews

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


    Pasta Bean Soup

    27 reviews

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


    25-Minute Turkey Chili

    9 reviews

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


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    7 reviews

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


    Sweet & Spicy Beans

    10 reviews

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


    Country Bean Soup

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