Kidney Bean Recipes

These are hearty, zippy sandwiches which are a crowd pleaser. People are pleasantly surprised to find beans in this recipe.—Dolores...

This is a “dash in the pan” dish that’s always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and...

I was skeptical about this recipe due to its combination of ingredients, but it immediately became one of our all-time...

When a friend needs a night off from cooking, I throw together this one-pot meal. I deliver it with tortilla...

I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're...

This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for a...

"This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...

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

I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite,...

I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...

As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...

"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....

I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father...

This soup is so simple to put together with ingredients you might keep on hand, and it’s delicious, too. The...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it’s a snap to throw together. The...

Is there anything salmon can’t do? It is high in heart-healthy omega-3s and lends itself to simple preparation techniques. And...

Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together...

My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much...

My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...