Kidney Bean Recipes

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

This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...

When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...

Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. "I get a lot of compliments on it," says...

I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...

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

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

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

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

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

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

This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a...

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

After trying to create a Mexican soup, I ended up with this outstanding dip. My husband and two young children...

My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...

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

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

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

Enjoy this colorful and refreshing Tuscan Bean Salad suggested by Cori Rothe from Livermore, California. It’s a “can’t-miss” side dish...

I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers—and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for...

I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...

Super-easy and great-tasting, this chili makes a big batch of great party fare. I use my food processor to chop...

I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...

This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners. A hint of fennel...

Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty...

At chili suppers, this chili con carne recipe always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it...

My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a...

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

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