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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    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


    Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Cakes

    As a southern girl, black-eyed peas remind me most of home. I love making this smoky pea cake, especially when...


    Chickpea Meatballs

    Crispy and tender, these quick vegetarian chickpea meatballs are a delicious and lightened-up version of the real thing.


    Air-Fryer Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas

    These air-fryer enchiladas are not only quick and easy but a perfect dinner for Taco Tuesday or any day of...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    These slow-cooker pinto beans are full of flavor—and they're nutritious too. Once you've mastered the recipe, try your own take...


    Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas

    These chimichangas get a little love from the air fryer, so they’re much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Black beans...


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    Falafel

    This authentic falafel recipe uses dried beans that are simply soaked—never cooked—for balls that cling together while becoming crispy outside...


    Clam Stew

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...

    Southwest Vegetarian Chili

    My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use...


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    The Best Veggie Burger

    There's a new burger in town! Our Test Kitchen shares their very best veggie burger recipe.


    Enchilada Pasta

    Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded...


    Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup

    This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour....


    Pizza Beans

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....


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    The Best Black Beans to Add to Your Cart, According to Our Test Kitchen

    You want the best black beans for your recipes. But do you know which can is really the tastiest? Our...


    32 Healthy Canned Bean Recipes (Pinto, Garbanzo and More!)

    These healthy canned bean recipes prove that good-for-you meals don't have to break the bank. Put that pantry staple to...


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    48 Recipes That Start with a Can of Black Beans

    Nutritious and affordable beans are perfect for salads, casseroles, sides and so much more.

    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

    I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon...


    Malfouf

    Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious,...


    Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash

    Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes...


    Curry Pomegranate Protein Bowl

    This recipe is simple and beautiful. It uses a lot of unique flavors that, when blended together, create an out-of-this-world...


    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


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    Hummus

    Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!

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    18 Bean Salads for Your Next Picnic

    Packed with fun textures and bold flavors, our collection of bean salads will set you up for a season's worth...


    Ribollita

    Ribollita, also known as bread soup, is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish that uses up stale bread. If you'd...


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    14 Things to Do with a Can of Baked Beans

    Getting bored with the basics? Check out these baked beans recipes that help you add more to this BBQ classic.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin

    I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...


    Pressure-Cooker Smoked Sausage and White Beans

    My husband grew up in the South, where sausage and beans were on the menu weekly. I quickly became a...


    Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...