Recipes with Beans & Legumes

"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...

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends,...

The result of our makeover is a delicious, creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for any night of the year. While the...

One of my favorite local restaurants, Zeppelins, has the best chicken nachos. Its famous dish inspired me to create my...

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

A combination of pork tenderloin, ground turkey and ground beef make this chili unique. Instead of pinto beans, you can...

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.

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

I love the way the tortilla strips puff up when this is baked. It is a terrific no-fuss recipe that...

This soup's unique flavor comes from the wonderful combination of allspice, okra, tomatoes, corn, pepper and cloves. Every serving is...

"Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus,...

"Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit," report Pamela Smith...

Our church women’s group assembles this soup mix to give to visitors and to sell at our annual bazaar. Each...

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,...