Kidney Bean Recipes

My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...

You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.

Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....

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

Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...

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...

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

I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite,...

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

Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...

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

"This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...