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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    Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons

    Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make...


    Cassoulet for Today

    French cassoulet is traditionally cooked for hours. This version of the rustic dish offers the same homey taste in less...


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    Boston Baked Beans

    For a savory-sweet barbecue side that's popular with a crowd, you want Boston baked beans. This recipe is tangy and...


    Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

    My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It's unusual because it calls...


    Upstate Minestrone Soup

    If you love vegetables, you'll find this minestrone especially satisfying. Keep the recipe in mind when you have a bounty...


    Gnocchi Chicken Minestrone

    The inspiration for this recipe comes from my Italian heritage—my mom was a wonderful soup maker. Using frozen gnocchi saves...


    Chickpea Burger

    This chickpea burger recipe calls for just five ingredients plus seasonings. The patties store well in the fridge or freezer,...


    Sweet Potato Chili

    Our vegetarian sweet potato chili recipe is delicious on a cool day, or any day! Sweet potato, black beans and...

    Gnocchi with White Beans

    Gnocchi with white beans pairs pan-seared potato dumplings with creamy cannellinis, tomatoes and spinach, and ties them together with melty...


    Quick Barbecued Beans

    Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena,...


    Baked Beans with Bacon

    This recipe was one of my mother's and was always a hit. The chopped jalapeno pepper spices it up a...


    Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie

    Slow-cooker tamale pie is a flavorful, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Since it's easy to prepare, this recipe is great for potlucks or...


    Caribbean Potato Soup

    My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on...


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    Vegetable Stew

    This comforting, healthy and filling vegetable stew deserves a spot in your recipe rotation. It's easy on the budget and...


    White Chili with a Kick

    Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this spicy chili easy, but you could also cook your own. We like it with various...


    Black Bean-Sweet Potato Skillet

    My fiancé loves sweet potatoes. By adding black beans, I came up with a nutritionally complete main dish. Its bright...


    Hearty Vegetarian Chili

    Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It's so filling,...

    Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

    Bursting with fabulous Italian flavors, this hearty soup is sure to chase away winter's chills. Serve with some crusty rolls...


    25-Minute Turkey Chili

    This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...


    Potato-Beef Barley Soup

    I originally got this recipe off of the Kathie Lee and Regis show about 14 years ago. It quickly became...


    Spiced Split Pea Soup

    A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this family-pleasing soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the...


    Mini Beef Chimichangas

    I made these the first time with some leftover roast meat. I wanted to jazz up the leftovers and here...


    Black Bean-Tomato Chili

    My daughter Kayla saw a black bean chili while watching a cooking show and called me about it because it...

    Rosemary Chicken with Spinach & Beans

    With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I’m always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet,...


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    Quinoa and Black Beans

    Quinoa and black beans is a tasty dish that's also a great source of protein. It's simple to make and...


    Quinoa Chickpea Salad

    Discover how easy it is to create this nutritious and flavorful quinoa chickpea salad. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it's pretty...


    Mimi’s Lentil Medley

    I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...


    Lemony Chickpeas

    These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They're especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April...


    Lentil White Bean Pilaf

    Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...