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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    Hearty Turkey Chili

    1 review

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


    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...


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    Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

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


    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...


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    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...


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    Chili Bake

    1 review

    Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...


    Salsa Red Beans ‘n’ Rice

    Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...


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    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...

    Mediterranean Chips & Dip

    8 reviews

    Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...


    Summer Squash & White Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...


    Kale & Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...


    White Bean and Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    To create this yummy white chili, I adapted three different recipes. It’s mild, so everyone can dig in. it's won...


    Bloody Mary Soup with Beans

    I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that...


    Slow & Easy Minestrone

    5 reviews

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


    Bean & Bulgur Chili

    8 reviews

    A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...


    Potato Kale Sausage Soup

    11 reviews

    When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...

    Hearty Chicken Casserole

    10 reviews

    Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...


    Colorful Tuscan Bean Salad

    5 reviews

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


    Sweet-Sour Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    This marinated medley using canned veggies is excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, cornbread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares....


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Chicken & Bean Chili

    10 reviews

    Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at...


    White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette

    I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share!...

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    Calico Cowboy Beans

    43 reviews

    This cowboy beans recipe is tradition when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands...


    White Bean Crostini

    3 reviews

    A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...


    Pork Chops and Beans

    3 reviews

    This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 review

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Fennel Soup

    13 reviews

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


    Vegetarian White Bean Soup

    8 reviews

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