Kidney Bean Recipes

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

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...

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

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

My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...

Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of...

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

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

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

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

"My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...

Karen Riordan of Fern Creek, Kentucky dresses up traditional bean salad with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. "I'm a busy...

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

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

Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they...

"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...

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

This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights. I simply spice up canned tomato soup to create a flavorful...

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

Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...

Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...

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

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

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.

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