Recipes with Beans & Legumes

This recipe is a deliciously different way to get your family to eat vegetables. It's a favorite summer meal at...

While creating this crowd-pleasing soup, I was trying to keep in mind a variety of textures, colors and flavors. Its...

A co-worker made this hearty and well-seasoned chili for a potluck at work, and I just had to have the...

Having grown up on a pork-producing farm, I like to include that versatile meat in many recipes. This one, featuring...

Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and...

One chilly April afternoon, I craved a hearty soup but had less than an hour to prepare a meal. I...

This easy soup is tasty and nutritious, too. I like to top individual bowls with a few sprigs of fresh...

I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them....

I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...

This was a recipe my mom used often when I was growing up. These hot dogs were a favorite summertime...

The flavors in this stew work so well together that you'll never miss the meat. Cilantro, honey and garlic are...

Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this summery chicken salad is so simple! Prepare it in the morning; let it...

This chili, loaded with white beans and cubes of pork, has plenty of bite. But if it’s not spicy enough...

Who says a good chili has to simmer all day? This zippy chili—with a touch of sweetness—can be made on...

My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make...

To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it...

These hearty homemade baked beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a...

My chimichangas get lovin’ from the oven so they’re a bit healthier. Black beans and corn make it meatless. And...

When there’s not much time to cook, try roasting potatoes and cauliflower with chickpeas for a warm-you-up dinner. It's a...

Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...

Plenty of herbs and spices brighten this hearty pumpkin soup. It’s fantastic to enjoy on nippy days and nights. —Laura...

The pineapple salsa in these hearty burritos gives you a taste of the tropics on a chilly day. Stuffed with...

My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When...

Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7...

Lentil lovers will enjoy a big batch of this satisfying soup. Just pop it in the slow cooker after lunch,...

I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant...

I work full-time outside of the home, so I relish recipes like this that can be prepared in a flash.

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...