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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    Bean Soup with Sausage

    7 reviews

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


    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...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

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


    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...


    Three-Bean Taco Chili

    26 reviews

    This hearty chili is filling, nourishing and tastes like it simmered all day long. Leftover chili freezes well for a...


    Vegetable Minestrone

    11 reviews

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


    Tangy Turkey Tostadas

    13 reviews

    I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices...


    Jalapeno Bean Dip

    2 reviews

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

    White Turkey Chili

    19 reviews

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


    Red Bean Vegetable Soup

    5 reviews

    Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans...


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    Healthy Turkey Chili

    11 reviews

    I've taken my mother's healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...


    Mexican White Chili

    7 reviews

    White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...


    Zippy Bean Stew

    3 reviews

    This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a...


    Potato Minestrone

    9 reviews

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


    Quick Barbecued Beans

    14 reviews

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


    Gnocchi with White Beans

    110 reviews

    Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight,...


    Ground Beef Chili

    33 reviews

    Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...

    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

    My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...


    Skillet Cassoulet

    23 reviews

    This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for a...


    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...


    Tex-Mex Chili

    21 reviews

    Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...


    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...


    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...

    Enchilada Pie

    8 reviews

    This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey


    Hearty Taco Chili

    15 reviews

    Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds....


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Corn Chip Chili Cheese Dip

    17 reviews

    After trying to create a Mexican soup, I ended up with this outstanding dip. My husband and two young children...


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    Best Ever Beans and Sausage

    35 reviews

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


    Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

    32 reviews

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