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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    Enchilada Pie

    8 reviews

    This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey


    Bean & Barley Salad

    20 reviews

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


    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...


    Balsamic Three-Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...


    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...

    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    "My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...


    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...

    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...


    Mixed Bean Salad

    7 reviews

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


    Chili Bake

    1 review

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


    Chili Skillet

    21 reviews

    Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this...


    Six-Bean Chili

    1 review

    When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...


    Speedy Weeknight Chili

    6 reviews

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

    Ham and Bean Chili

    2 reviews

    Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three...


    Smoked Sausage and Beans

    2 reviews

    Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.—Honore Hudson,...


    White Bean, Sweet Potato & Pepper Ragout

    5 reviews

    “I try to serve a meatless meal two or three nights a week. It's a great way to keep up...


    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...


    Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

    10 reviews

    I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an...


    Hearty Sausage-Chicken Chili

    1 review

    The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...