Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That...

Penni Barringer jazzes up frozen green beans with onion, bacon and bottled salad dressing for a cool dish that's as...

Ready-to-go pinto beans and crispy corn tortillas prove how easy it is to make a healthy meal. Chili powder kicks...

It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite,...

These baked beans are nothing like the canned variety you may be used to. The rich sauce has wonderful smokiness...

Flavorful bacon and a sweet sauce spark the flavor of this delicious dish. It takes only minutes to stir together...

My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the...

A bright, colorful side option, this quick dish makes any entree look good. Make it with fresh veggies in the...

Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....

Beans add extra texture and flavor to this vegetable soup. This soup is light in calories yet packed with flavor....

Marjoram, garlic, potatoes and carrots blend nicely with peas in this hearty and economical soup. —Linda Rock, Stratford, Wisconsin

After enjoying "Navajo tacos" in a restaurant in Window Rock, Arizona, I went home and came up with this recipe....

"This chunky soup is chock-full of hearty ingredients like potatoes and black beans," notes Heather Baldry of Knoxville, Tennessee. "The...

I serve these hearty baked beans with ground beef along with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a...

After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...

My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and...

The best chicken nachos can be found at Zeppelins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Zeppelins’ famous dish inspired me to make...

This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...

I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous—and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans...

This recipe was one of my mother's and was always a hit. The chopped jalapeno pepper spices it up a...

With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...

The addition of black beans and vegetables adds hearty protein and fiber to this tasty side dish. For a southwestern...

My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it's...

My son doesn't eat meat, so I created this recipe as a way for me to cook one meal for...

This yellow split pea soup is an amazing new twist on the traditional soup. It tastes wonderful and has a...

I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the...

My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...

You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.