Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...

A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers. "My fiance, who's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man,...

A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as...

I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't...

On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...

This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...

The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...

Even my father, who doesn't particularly like soup, enjoys my full-flavored version of traditional vegetable soup. He asked me to...

Meet the Cook: When my husband and I eat out and enjoy a dish, I go home and try to...

When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...

"This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth...

For pigs in a blanket Mexican style, we add refried beans and green chiles. Spice it up even more with...

For a vegetarian red bean chili that meat lovers would like, this recipe is healthy and tastes great. It takes...

I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...

I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so...

Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for...

A touch of baking cocoa gives my chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...

"MY AUNT baked her beans in a old earthenware crock in the wood stove. She'd stir them periodically with a...

I've cut some of the fat and calories from this traditional southern dish. But after one bite, you'll agree it...

Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....

The Christmas season often means indulging in lots of rich foods. So I like to prepare this vegetarian soup that's...

This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...

I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced...

When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...

No one will miss the meat when you dish up these satisfying burritos bursting with a fresh-tasting filling. They’re fast...

These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They're especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April...

While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...

My red, white and green salad is inspired by the Italian flag. Top it with shaved Parmesan. —Malia Estes, Allston,...

This hearty no-fuss salad is perfect for a family gathering. Dill pickles bring puckery flavor to the kidney beans that...