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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    Italian Peasant Soup

    15 reviews

    My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...


    Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans

    9 reviews

    I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of...


    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...


    Red Beans and Sausage

    5 reviews

    Turkey sausage, beans and a zesty blend of spices make this a deliciously unique meal.—Cathy Webster, Morris, Illinois


    Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

    3 reviews

    "I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original," comments Alden Thornton...


    Hearty Minestrone

    5 reviews

    “This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...


    Kielbasa Bean Soup

    5 reviews

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


    Ranch Stew

    5 reviews

    My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...

    Soup for Two

    1 review

    This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...


    Sausage Bean Chowder

    1 review

    When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it...


    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...


    Dijon Four-Bean Salad

    1 review

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


    Aloha Chili

    12 reviews

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


    Potato Minestrone

    9 reviews

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


    Greek Three-Bean Salad

    3 reviews

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


    Bean & Barley Salad

    20 reviews

    "This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...


    Easy Slow Cooker Chili

    4 reviews

    This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...

    Hearty Bean Bake

    2 reviews

    Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it...


    Italian Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won’t even notice it’s meatless. —Gilda Lester,...


    Spicy Red Beans and Rice

    3 reviews

    I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although...


    Beef and Bean Macaroni

    1 review

    "This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...


    Tortellini Bean Salad

    5 reviews

    Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...


    White Bean Tuna Salad

    5 reviews

    "I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...

    Italian Vegetable Soup

    8 reviews

    Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...


    Easy Italian Wedding Soup

    4 reviews

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


    Round Steak Chili

    2 reviews

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


    Ham and Bean Bake

    1 review

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


    Ranch Bean Chili

    5 reviews

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


    Three Beans and Sausage

    7 reviews

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