Kidney Bean Recipes

Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in chili, but they’re so much more versatile than that. Check out our recipes with kidney beans for creative (and easy!) ideas.

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    Hearty Chicken Casserole

    Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire,...


    Meatball Soup

    Meatball soup is comforting, satisfying and, most of all, simple to make. Homemade meatballs are simmered in beef broth with...


    Three-Bean Chili

    You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.


    Quick White Bean Dip

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


    Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

    "I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original," comments Alden Thornton...


    Hearty Bean Bake

    Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it...


    Fennel Soup

    Did you know you needed a fennel soup recipe? Well now you do, and good thing, because this nourishing dish...


    Italian Peasant Soup

    My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...

    Southwestern Bean Soup

    When a friend needs a night off from cooking, I throw together this one-pot meal. I deliver it with tortilla...


    Ham and Bean Bake

    My mother shared this hearty cornbread-topped meal with me. and I've made it ever since.


    Chili Bean Cheese Omelet

    "In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...


    Gaucho Casserole

    "When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis...


    Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup

    "My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...


    Refried Beans and Rice

    My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...


    Creamy Bean Salad

    This hearty no-fuss salad is perfect for a family gathering. Dill pickles bring puckery flavor to the kidney beans that...


    Turkey Bean Bake

    Baked beans, brown sugar and molasses give a slightly sweet flavor to this bean bake. People at potluck dinners often...


    Four-Bean Taco Chili

    This is how you heat up the dinner table on a cold night. My zesty chili is chock-full of ground...

    Southern Okra Bean Stew

    When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...


    White Bean Turkey Chili

    Looking for a hearty but healthy chili for your crew? Well, look no further, Dorothy Muenzer serves this robust meal...


    Tortellini Bean Salad

    Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...


    Rock’n and Roast’n Chili

    I got the basics of this recipe from a friend at a Super Bowl party and tweaked it from there....


    Pepperoni Pizza Chili

    We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I...


    Bean and Vegetable Salad

    "This medley of beans won the enthusiastic approval of my husband, who says he'll eat low-fat, low-cholesterol food only if...

    Confetti Bean Soup Mix

    With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends...


    Ham and Bean Chili

    Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three...


    Chili Bake

    Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...


    Big-Batch Baked Beans

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


    Pork Chops and Beans

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


    Spicy Beans with Turkey Sausage

    Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...