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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    Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

    Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for...


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    Vegetarian Enchiladas

    When you're in the mood for enchiladas but don't want the fat and calories of the traditional variety, make these...


    Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna

    You won't miss the meat in this savory delight. The layered main course is as tasty as it is impressive....


    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...


    Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Carrots and Ham Hocks

    In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my...


    Southwest Tortilla-Turkey Skillet

    I wanted to cut back on red meat, but my husband thinks ground turkey can be dry. I think the...


    Taco Chili

    Ranch dressing mix is the secret ingredient that makes this Mexican taco chili recipe so amazing that guests will wonder...


    Southwest Chicken Chili

    Chicken thighs are a nice change of pace in this easy chili. I also use a smoked ham hock and...

    Jalapeno Bean Dip

    This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips because...


    Confetti Bean Salad

    I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're...


    Chili Stew

    This thick zippy stew is loaded with familiar ingredients, such as ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans and chili beans. Chili...


    Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

    Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through—but I...


    Sweet-Sour Kidney Beans

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


    Slow-Cooker Pea Soup

    This slow cooker soup is one of my favorite meals to make during a busy workweek. When I get home...


    Taco Bean Soup

    This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...


    Navy Bean Vegetable Soup

    My family likes bean soup, so I came up with this hearty, hammed-up version. The leftovers freeze well for first-rate...


    Beef ‘n’ Bean Torta

    This zesty dish is a favorite of mine because it has a wonderful Southwestern taste and is easy to prepare....

    Hearty Chili Mac

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


    Cornbread Confetti Salad

    This colorful and tasty salad is always well received at picnics and potlucks. Cornbread salads have long been popular in...


    Picnic Bean Casserole

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


    Black Bean Salad

    Black bean salad is a healthy and colorful summer side dish. The beans, corn, and vegetables soak up the flavors...


    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    For a high-protein cold meal that comes together quickly, you can't go wrong with Mediterranean chickpea salad. It's loaded with...


    Chipotle Chicken and Beans

    I was skeptical about this recipe due to its combination of ingredients, but it immediately became one of our all-time...

    Apple-Bacon Green Beans

    A friend gave this recipe to me and raved about it. I had questioned the combination of ingredients, but I...


    Kidney Bean Salad

    This kidney bean salad delivers creamy and savory flavors, and it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light...


    Southwestern Three-Meat Chili

    When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook....


    Cold Bean Salad

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    Ann Mulford's recipe for Two-Bean Salad doesn't disappoint. The Lincolnville, Maine, reader says, “This mixed salad sure is a winner....


    Black-Eyed Pea Jambalaya

    If you know anything about Texans, you know we love our black-eyed peas. But you don't have to be from...


    Home-Style Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    This colorful hearty soup makes a good starter or main course. With a salad on the side, it's a light...