Recipes with Beans & Legumes

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

My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much...

My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice...

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...

Louise Graybiel, of Toronto, Ontario writes of her Beefy Shells and Cheese, “Boxed macaroni and cheese, store-bought salsa and canned...

This stew is adapted from my mom's down-home Louisiana recipe, and it turns okra-haters into okra-lovers. Guaranteed. —Kaya Mack, Wichita...

Filled with a sweet potato mixture, these delicious wraps are great for vegetarians and they’re relatively high in fiber, too,...

With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...

This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey

Crispy outside with gooey cheese inside, this homemade Mexican favorite had our testers saying, “Hello, delicious!” Pair with Spanish rice...

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...

Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...

Add this to your meatless Monday lineup. It's great with feta cheese on top. —Elaine Ober, Brookline, Massachusetts

I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...

With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...

Field editor LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma dreamed up this hearty stew chock-full of white beans and chicken chunks....

This slow cooker soup is one of my favorite meals to make during a busy workweek. When I get home...

From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil,"...

I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned...

Susan Baxter from Morgantown, Indiana jazzes up cans of beans with maple syrup and just a dash of cinnamon for...

On a chilly day, what could be more comforting than a pot of this homemade soup simmering on the stove?...

I found this recipe on the Internet, but it was too high in fat. After experimenting, I created a more...

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try this chili decked with red and green veggies! —Catherine Nickelson, Scandia, Minnesota

I'm a schoolteacher who loves exchanging recipes with my colleagues. This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's tasty,...

"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...

My daughter Kayla saw a black bean chili while watching a cooking show and called me about it because it...

This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker, and your family will love it. —Alice Schnoor,...

With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I’m always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet,...