Kidney Bean Recipes

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

This satisfying slow-simmered chili features chicken, two kinds of beans and crunchy corn. "It's quick, easy and tastes great," says...

I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices...

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...

Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...

The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...

Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon

This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add...

“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...

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

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...

This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...

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

My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or...

From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...

Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was...

Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck....

I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...

"MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...

Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas

Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so...

One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...

Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...

On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...

When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...

A touch of baking cocoa gives my chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...