Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Bacon, tomatoes and lima beans combine for a nutrient-packed side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to turkey. —Karen Kumpulainen,...

When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a...

I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes...

Cheryl Landers can easily add a Louisiana entree to her LaTour, Missouri table any day of the week. “I brown...

Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.—Honore Hudson,...

This crowd-pleasing potluck dish packs a little heat, a little sweet and a big-time authentic southwestern flavor. There is no...

An abundance of homegrown lima beans and leftover sausage inspired me to create this dish more than 20 years ago....

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...

“I try to serve a meatless meal two or three nights a week. It's a great way to keep up...

I work full time, but my family sits down to a home-cooked meal just about every night. I rely on...

“This has been a hit with family and friends. It’s spicy, low-fat and filled with good-for-you ingredients.” Diane Tayman —...

This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker...

A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas’s low-fat but filling family favorite. “I love relying on my slow cooker,”...

This spicy stew was the main dish at our family's Christmas Eve dinner. The guests, including three vegetarians, were thrilled...

I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an...

The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...

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

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

This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners. A hint of fennel...

Years ago, as a time-starved college student, I got this wonderful recipe from my sister-in-law. She had made a big...

I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...

At chili suppers, this chili con carne recipe always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it...

Turns out, there's more to lentils than you thought.