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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    Meat Lover’s Pizza Rice Skillet

    For a quick dinner, I threw this together from what I had in the fridge and pantry. Add any other...


    Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...


    Chopped Greek Salad in a Jar

    Here's a lunchbox-friendly salad with lots of zesty flair. Prepare the jars on Sunday, and you'll have four grab-and-go lunches...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...


    Ham and White Bean Soup

    I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time...


    Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping

    Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the...

    English Pub Split Pea Soup

    This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...


    Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad

    This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...


    Beet Hummus

    Break out of the plain hummus rut with this beet hummus recipe. Earthy, sweet beets are a vibrant, wholesome addition...


    Refried Bean-Taco Pizza

    I like to make pizza, and this one is my favorite. I use a ready-to-use pizza crust when time is...


    Beef & Bean Enchiladas

    These tried-and-true enchiladas are just what you need on rushed weeknights. Myra Innes — Auburn, Kansas


    Sausage Bean Soup

    You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...


    Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Sausage

    "I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans,"...


    Black Bean Pizza

    "Tomatoes and cheese give this bean pizza traditional pizza flavor, says Janet Miller of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


    Pineapple Baked Beans

    Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...

    Beef and Beans

    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have family and friends asking for more. It's a favorite in...


    Party Time Beans

    A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I...


    Ham and Lima Bean Soup

    Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant...


    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    I combined several online recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I...


    Chickpea ‘n’ Red Onion Burgers

    When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of chickpea veggie burgers....


    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...

    Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce

    When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get...


    Black Bean Cakes

    These vegetarian patties are absolutely delicious and topped with a corn salsa. It’s one recipe your family will request often....


    Veggie Bean Casserole

    I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...


    Mixed Bean Salad

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.


    Marinated Three Bean Salad

    Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...


    Minestrone with Italian Sausage

    I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...