Recipes with Beans & Legumes

"With a full-time job and active 5-year-old, I’m known as the “Crock-Pot Queen” in my family," laughs Sharon Johannes in...

This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. The spaghetti sauce...

"This robust chili is easy to prepare with canned items and receives rave reviews," says Barbara Wheless, Sheldon, South Carolina....

A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as...

"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon...

"Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit," report Pamela Smith...

Our daughter Kaitlin created this moist bread. She loves to fix it for our family along with hot dogs and...

An abundance of homegrown lima beans and leftover sausage inspired me to create this dish more than 20 years ago....

Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a...

My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.

This bean stew is fantastic with fresh dinner rolls and your favorite green salad. It's a hearty meal that's perfect...

Susan Baxter from Morgantown, Indiana jazzes up cans of beans with maple syrup and just a dash of cinnamon for...

Canned baked beans never tasted so good! Mary Nieburger of Laughlin, Nevada dresses them up in style with sauerkraut, apple...

You'll please kids of all ages with this tasty combination that's good for casual get-togethers. "I frequently fix this when...

Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run...

Sauced-up sausage, tomatoes, green pepper and onion accompany two kinds of beams in this warm main dish from Gloria Slater...

"White Bean 'n' Ham Soup, for example is a winner on all three levels," she explains. "It's economical quick and...

When you're in the mood for Mexican food, reach for this recipe. The tomato, corn and bean mixture can also...

Here's a different way to serve green beans. It's a nice change of pace from plain vegetables. —June Formanek, Belle...

These are the best beans and ham you'll ever taste—bar none! Friends rave about this hearty soup that I serve...

This reworked version of a favorite Mexican party dip has all the beloved taste of the classic, but it uses...

Folks always seem to flock to the snack table when the lineup includes this refried bean dip. When my brother-in-law...

This recipe is a "lifesaver" when you need a meal in a hurry, which I discovered when our two boys...

A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage...

Our crockpot baked beans recipe is a foolproof, flavor-packed side dish made with canned beans that's perfect for your next...

I work full time, but my family sits down to a home-cooked meal just about every night. I rely on...

—Connie Tiesenausen, Demmitt, Alberta

Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...

This lentil taco recipe will fool even the meat eaters! Swapping out meat for cooked lentils while using all the...