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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    Vegetarian White Bean Soup

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...


    Chicken Bean Soup

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


    Kidney Bean Casserole

    I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...


    Vegetable Minestrone

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


    Slow-Cooked Bean Medley

    I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...


    Bean & Barley Salad

    "This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...


    Quick Italian Veggie Skillet

    When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...


    Hearty Chili Mac

    Luckily, this recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent...

    White Bean Tuna Salad

    "I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...


    Lasagna Corn Carne

    My grandkids always ask me to make this dish, which is sort of like chili in a pan. I came...


    Ranch Bean Chili

    Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...


    Cornbread-Topped Frijoles

    My family often requests this economical slow-cooker favorite. It's loaded with fresh southwestern flavors. One batch makes eight servings—but they...


    Hot Dog Bean Soup

    My husband fixed this soup for our three kids years ago. They always loved it and now prepare it for...


    Slow-Cooked White Chili

    This satisfying slow-simmered chili features chicken, two kinds of beans and crunchy corn. It's a family favorite that we enjoy...


    Picnic Bean Casserole

    Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima...


    Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup

    This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...


    Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup

    Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...

    Mexican White Chili

    White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...


    Dijon Four-Bean Salad

    Karen Riordan of Fern Creek, Kentucky dresses up traditional bean salad with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. "I'm a busy...


    Southwestern Baked Beans

    Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this version of baked beans a winner. Southwest flavors dominate...


    Three Beans and Sausage

    For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items,...


    Three-Bean Salsa

    Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...


    25-Minute Turkey Chili

    This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...

    Beef and Bean Macaroni

    "This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...


    White Beans and Spinach

    This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...


    Taco Meat Loaf

    Picante sauce, corn, olives, kidney beans and cheese kick up your everyday meat loaf, transforming it into our flavor-packed taco...


    Turkey-White Bean Soup

    Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm ’em up right down to their toes. For...


    Bean Soup with Sausage

    This soup is so simple to put together with ingredients you might keep on hand, and it’s delicious, too. The...


    Anytime Turkey Chili

    I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...