Recipes with Beans & Legumes

My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for...

This end-of-summer favorite is light and fresh. It's ideal for using up the last of your garden's produce.—Mary Merchant, Island...

A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...

When I was a school cook, the students loved my chili because they thought it didn't have beans in it....

Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture...

Salsa and cumin add just the right zip to this thick, hearty soup. I like to serve it with corn...

"Even people who don't care for black-eyed peas will enjoy this hearty meatless soup," promises Donna Ambrose, Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania....

Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a...

This soup is so simple to put together with ingredients you might keep on hand, and it’s delicious, too. The...

A splash of lime juice brightens and binds all the flavors in this salad that's chock-full of good-for-you ingredients and...

“My husband and I both love ham and beans, and this combination makes a delightful side dish that I prepare...

I'm a vegetarian looking for tasty dishes without meat. This Italian bean recipe is fast, flavorful and filling. I serve...

Even folks who normally don't care for black beans will find this fresh dish delicious. With its contrasting colors and...

My brother began growing legumes a few years back, so I've been trying many different recipes. Everyone enjoys the comforting...

“These savory bean and vegetable quesadillas are great for those who love Mexican flavors but can’t handle too much heat,”...

"Here is one of my favorite light recipes," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red...

These beans are wonderful with tortillas or cornbread, and I'll often serve them with a salad for a main meal....

The combination of spices is key to this slow-cooked pork—it's my family's favorite burrito filling. The aroma that fills the...

My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...

Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner...

This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...

Using a blender, this soup becomes a smooth, nutritious heart-warmer just right for those cool nights. If the soup is...

Even though there is a bit of heat from the spices and green chiles, my young children love this soup...

My mother sent me some of this pretty dry blend along with the recipe. The hearty soup is thick with...

Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...

Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...

When I was little, my father could be found in the kitchen during his free time. This soup is one...

This flavorful dish from Marilyn Farmer of Centerville, Utah dresses up frozen green beans with onion, cheese, bread crumbs and...