Recipes with Beans & Legumes

We eat meatless meals a few times a week, so I replaced the beef with nutty brown rice to bulk...

These beans are one of my favorite side dishes. I serve them at our church steak dinner. A smattering of...

Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a...

I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...

This black bean pasta was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my...

Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was...

Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret...

This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck....

I’ve had this recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an...

Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks...

One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...

An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon

My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can...

My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her Curry...

I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...

Bursting with fabulous Italian flavors, this hearty soup is sure to chase away winter's chills. Serve with some crusty rolls...

"MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...

"This flavorful chili is still thick and hearty even though it makes a small batch," confirms Norma Grogg of St....

I made this hearty, layered southwestern casserole for a dinner meeting once, and now I'm asked to bring it every...

This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...

The unusual blend of sausage and beans with coleslaw makes this soup for a cold winter night the definition of...

You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make....

As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...

I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...

In the summer when fresh corn and just-picked tomatoes are in season, authentic Mexican dishes like this leave you always...

Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and...

This flavorful bean dish adds nice variety to any buffet because it’s a bit different from traditional baked beans. It’s...

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It...