Recipes with Beans & Legumes

After a busy day as a college nursing professor, I love to come home to this slow cooker white bean...

My family loves New Orleans-style cooking, so I make this authentic dish often. I appreciate how uncomplicated it is. And...

My husband loves any spicy food, and this is one quick-fix recipe we can both agree on. As the chicken...

There’s nothing timid about the flavors in this southwestern-style entree. Prepared on the grill or broiled, it’s a fast, fun...

This marvelous recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. —J. Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia

This thick, hearty stew is loaded with beans and vegetables and makes a wonderful supper on cold winter days. I...

On the days I get home late and just want a warm meal, I stir together tomatoes, garlic and butter...

Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

These barbecue baked beans are a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, with a touch of sweetness too. Try this...

With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...

My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...

Here’s a healthy wrap low in saturated fat and full of the wonderful nutrients in
avocado, black beans and...

Wake up your taste buds with the yummy flavors of warm refried beans, salsa and shredded cheese in 15 minutes...

This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...

Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and...

This no-fuss minestrone is perfect family fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto...

My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it...

Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Lime, cumin and cilantro really create a burst of flavor in this chicken chili. It's a healthier alternative to traditional...

Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod...

Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...

This easy recipe is stuffed with not one, but two kinds of meat: smoky bacon and tender beef brisket. —Ruth...

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

Get the party started with this out-of-the-box appetizer pizza. It has all the Mexican flavors you love packed into convenient...

Need a quick appetizer? All you need is a can of refried beans, jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with...

This is one of my family's absolute favorite meatless meals. I came up with this variation on lasagna to help...

Lime juice gives this chili a zesty twist, while canned tomatoes and beans make preparation a snap. Try serving bowls...

"This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...

—Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama