Kidney Bean Recipes

Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...

I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...

This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...

“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...

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

“This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...

This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it,...

Vibrant, refreshing three-bean salad is a no-cook mix of green, wax and kidney beans, all tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour...

A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...

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

When you bring sweet and tangy cowboy beans to share, you'll be the hit of the barbecue!

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

A touch of baking cocoa gives my chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...

Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...

“My mother-in-law introduced our family to this chili a few years ago, and we can't seem to get enough of...

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

Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...

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

A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...

This recipe came from a family reunion of mostly Mennonites. It is over 30 years old. . You can choose...

My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical...

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

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...

From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...

"You can substitute a variety of beans—such as soybeans, pinto or navy beans—in this versatile dish," suggests Elizabeth Bowen of...

Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...

My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...

I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice...

There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...