Kidney Bean Recipes

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...

As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...

Even though there is a bit of heat from the spices and green chiles, my young children love this soup...

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...

My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...

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

I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture...

This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...

Hot soup on a cold day is something I just can't get enough of. It's a snap to put together,...

My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When...

Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7...

My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for...

Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...

Baked beans, brown sugar and molasses give a slightly sweet flavor to this bean bake. People at potluck dinners often...

I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers...

My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son...

Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima...

“My mother-in-law introduced our family to this chili a few years ago, and we can't seem to get enough of...

From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...

I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them....

I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...

"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans,"...

Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm ’em up right down to their toes. For...

Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...