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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    Clam Stew

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


    Southwest Vegetarian Chili

    My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use...


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    The Best Veggie Burger

    There's a new burger in town! Our Test Kitchen shares their very best veggie burger recipe.


    Enchilada Pasta

    Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded...


    Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup

    This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour....


    Pizza Beans

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....


    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...

    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

    I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon...


    Malfouf

    Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious,...


    Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash

    Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes...


    Curry Pomegranate Protein Bowl

    This recipe is simple and beautiful. It uses a lot of unique flavors that, when blended together, create an out-of-this-world...


    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


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    Hummus

    Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...

    Ribollita

    Ribollita, also known as bread soup, is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish that uses up stale bread. If you'd...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin

    I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...


    Pressure-Cooker Smoked Sausage and White Beans

    My husband grew up in the South, where sausage and beans were on the menu weekly. I quickly became a...


    Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...


    Butternut Squash Burrito Bowl

    This butternut squash burrito bowl is an easy-to-prep dinner that combines fresh ingredients with wholesome convenience foods. It comes together...


    Turkey and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

    When I don’t feel like pulling out the slow cooker, my next favorite weeknight meal is a warm casserole! This...

    Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by...


    Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    Reinvent leftover cooked chicken into a saucy, southwestern chicken sweet potato skillet with veggies. Using jarred salsa in the simmering...


    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


    Quick Chicken Minestrone

    You'll love this flavorful chicken minestrone soup that comes together with pantry ingredients. Dress it up by serving the dish...


    Instant Pot Black Beans

    Instant Pot black beans are so delicious and easy to make, you may never want to order black beans from...


    Air-Fryer Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

    Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I try to incorporate the tastes...