Kidney Bean Recipes

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,...

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

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

From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...

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

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...

"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans,"...

Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm ’em up right down to their toes. For...

Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...

Baked beans, brown sugar and molasses give a slightly sweet flavor to this bean bake. People at potluck dinners often...

I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers...

My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son...

Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima...

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

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...

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

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

With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...

This chili, loaded with white beans and cubes of pork, has plenty of bite. But if it’s not spicy enough...

I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them....

I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...

A co-worker made this hearty and well-seasoned chili for a potluck at work, and I just had to have the...

This easy soup is tasty and nutritious, too. I like to top individual bowls with a few sprigs of fresh...

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

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