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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    Sweet & Hot Baked Beans

    Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...


    Ham and Bean Stew

    You need only five ingredients to fix this thick and flavorful stew. It's so easy to make and always a...


    Pinto Bean Chili

    This hearty pinto bean chili features creamy pinto beans and ground beef simmered with crushed tomatoes, ground cumin and chili...


    Baked Beans with Ground Beef

    These baked beans with ground beef are perfect for get-togethers, because you can mix everything up a day early and...


    Warm Black Bean Dip

    Cumin and chili powder pack plenty of zip into this chunky bean dip, which is served warm. It's a great...


    Chili Bean Cheese Omelet

    "In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...


    Creamy Succotash

    This is a creation from my sister, Jenny. When I saw her make it, I didn't think the combination would...

    White Beans and Veggies with Couscous

    My family loves the simplicity and full-flavors of this meatless entree. With its variety in taste and texture, we can...


    Makeover Corn ‘n’ Green Bean Bake

    The result of our makeover is a delicious, creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for any night of the year. While the...


    Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza

    My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty...


    Microwave Black Bean Burritos

    I found this recipe when searching for a quick and easy dish. After making it just once, we were hooked!...


    Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Avocado and Jalapeno

    “I've had a lot of compliments and requests for this recipe over the years. My husband loves it, and it's...


    Chorizo Bean Dip

    With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I...


    Pinto Bean Pie

    Gammy (as my mom, Barbara Galloway, is known around here) loves to cook and be creative. It's a trait that...


    Pork and Beans

    These hearty slow-cooker pork and beans are perfect for a meal or for a potluck. Get this dish started before...


    Spicy Nacho Bake

    I made this hearty, layered southwestern casserole for a dinner meeting once, and now I'm asked to bring it every...

    Mango Black Bean Salsa

    This colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how long it will last at your next event, too!...


    3-Bean Salad

    Vibrant, refreshing three-bean salad is a no-cook mix of green, wax and kidney beans, all tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour...


    Savory Garlic Green Beans

    This savory side dish is a wonderful accompaniment to pork, beef and poultry. In season, fresh garden green beans can...


    Gaucho Casserole

    "When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis...


    Broccoli Bean Pasta

    Writes John Aramanda of Beaufort, North Carolina, "I enjoy creating new recipes out of old ones—this is a variation on...


    Skinny Tortilla Soup

    "Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus,...

    Red Beans and Rice

    "I'm originally from Honduras, where beans are served in different variations for breakfast, lunch and dinner," relates Carin Perkins of...


    Sweet Sausage ‘n’ Beans

    Doris Heath of Franklin, North Carolina shares this slow-cooker version of a traditional French dish called cassoulet. It's sweet, saucy...


    Summer Vegetable Soup

    This vegetable soup is loaded with garden goodness, from zucchini and green beans to celery and potato, but it's the...


    Bean and Ham Pasta

    In Concord, California, Maureen De Garmo assembles this pleasant pasta medley that's brimming with ham, corn and black beans. "If...


    Fiesta Dip

    Rhonda Cowden from Quincy, Illinois sprinkles a warm creamy bean mixture with colorful toppings to create an effortless appetizer. "This...


    Colorful Black Bean Salad

    Cherry tomatoes and yellow pepper add splashes of color this black bean salad. "I like to let it stand for...