Kidney Bean Recipes

When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...

My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with...

Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing...

This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips because...

This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a...

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

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

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

"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...

Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...

This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...

My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a...

"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...

Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...

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

Enjoy this colorful and refreshing Tuscan Bean Salad suggested by Cori Rothe from Livermore, California. It’s a “can’t-miss” side dish...

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

Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...

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

When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...

Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena,...

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