Kidney Bean Recipes

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

I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice...

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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

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...

I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an...

The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...

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

I try to serve a meatless meal two or three nights a week. It's a great way to keep up...

My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...

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

This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal...

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