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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    Taco Meat Loaf

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


    Kid-Friendly Chili

    This mild kid-friendly chili is a comforting and satisfying dish that even picky eaters will love, and you can make...


    Texas Caviar

    This top-rated recipe for Texas caviar is a guaranteed favorite at any tailgate or potluck. The fresh dip is made...


    Black Bean-Mango Salad

    This fresh mango salad is a lively side dish for chicken or fish. Simple to put together and pack for...


    Cornbread Layered Salad

    My mother's cornbread salad is so complete, it can be a meal in itself. The recipe has been in our...


    Tuscan Turkey Soup

    Ladle up this quick, creamy soup chock-full of leftover turkey, pumpkin and beans to your hungry family and friends. It's...


    Vegetable Minestrone

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


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    Pasta Fagioli Soup

    Filled with fresh turkey sausage, beans and pasta, pasta fagioli soup is a powerhouse of nutrients and flavor.

    Minestrone with Turkey

    I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's...


    Black Bean ‘n’ Corn Quesadillas

    Black beans partner up with spinach and corn in these easy and satisfying quesadillas from Susan Franklin of Littleton, Colorado....


    White Bean Hummus

    All it takes is a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to pull together this creamy white bean hummus...


    Loaded Mexican Pizza

    My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...


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    White Bean Chicken Chili

    White bean chicken chili is a cozy slow-cooker favorite. Creamy beans, tender chicken and cozy spices simmer together for an...


    Slow-Cooked Bean Medley

    I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...


    Taco Chili

    Ranch dressing mix is the secret ingredient that makes this Mexican taco chili recipe so amazing that guests will wonder...


    Pumpkin Chili

    This chili's special ingredient, pumpkin, makes it incredibly delicious and even more nutritious. Black beans, turkey, tomatoes and even chicken...


    Spicy Chili Mac

    Family and friends love this recipe. I use three power foods: tomatoes, black beans and olive oil, plus whole wheat...

    Garden Chickpea Salad

    Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If...


    Corn, Rice & Bean Burritos

    No one will miss the meat when you dish up these satisfying burritos bursting with a fresh-tasting filling. They’re fast...


    Skillet Cassoulet

    This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for a...


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    White Chicken Chili

    Our white chicken chili recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional red-tinged chili. It's an easy one-pot meal that delivers...


    Great Northern Bean Chili

    Seven ingredients makes this mild version of a Southwestern chicken chili. I like to add a dash of hot sauce...


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...

    Tex-Mex Chili

    Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...


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    Chicken, Rice and Beans

    With pantry spices, salsa and lean chicken breast, our flavorful chicken, rice and beans recipe simmers up on the stovetop...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


    Bart’s Black Bean Soup for Two

    This soup is made in minutes. We enjoy it with Herbed Dinner Rolls from an older issue of Simple &...


    Gluten-Free Brownies

    “No one ever guesses that these fudgy, moist brownies are gluten-free, as well as flourless and, actually, made with beans!”...


    Black Beans and Pasta

    This black bean pasta was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my...