Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Beans are one of the most nutritious, economical and downright tasty proteins out there. Expand your repetoire with our delicious recipes with beans, including vegetarian options.

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    Rice and Bean Enchiladas

    You won’t miss the meat with this rice and bean enchiladas recipe. These enchiladas are hearty and filling, and you...


    Hearty Chicken Casserole

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


    Texas Tabbouleh

    I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...


    Hacienda Hash Browns

    I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...


    Manchester Stew

    While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious...


    Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans

    I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of...


    Pinto Bean/Ham Soup

    This ham and pinto bean soup simmering on your stove will fill the whole house with the most tantalizing aromas....


    Garlic Bean Dip

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


    Black Bean Chicken Salad

    A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad...


    5-Bean Salad

    Five-bean salad makes the ideal bring-along to a summer potluck, given its variety of beans and flavors that play well...



    Bold Bean and Pork Chili

    This tempting chili is big on flavor and really very simple to prepare. Sometimes on a Sunday, I'll get a...


    Barbecued Beef Chili

    Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...


    Ground Beef Chili

    Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...


    Microwave Minestrone

    "This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta," remarks Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. "By the time 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...

    Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

    Picante sauce gives lots of zip to the tasty filling in these meatless black bean and cheese enchiladas. Each generous...


    Black Bean Quesadillas

    When I get home late from work as an operating room nurse, I often rely on this handy recipe. Topped...


    Quick Black Bean Burritos

    My husband and I took a batch of these burritos to friends of ours who moved into a new home....


    Southwestern Taco Salad

    I came across this recipe while spending a winter in Arizona. Now as soon as we return home each spring,...


    Texas-Style Skillet

    I grew up in Phoenix, and my husband is from Texas. When we lived in New York, we really missed...


    Classic Red Beans N Rice

    After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans...

    Kidney Beans and Rice

    I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...


    Ranch Stew

    My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our...


    Mixed Bean Soup

    Guests and family alike praise this soup and always ask for seconds. The nicest thing about it is that any...


    Savory Winter Soup

    Even my father, who doesn't particularly like soup, enjoys my full-flavored version of traditional vegetable soup. He asked me to...


    Golden Chicken and Autumn Vegetables

    This comforting combination from the Taste of Home Cooking School Recipe Collection is sure to warm you up on a...


    Southwestern Bean Dip

    Just by using different types of beans, you can make this dip as spicy as you like it. My family...