Kidney Bean Recipes

"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....

When a recipe intended to serve a group of hungry people passes the firehouse test, you know it's worth making....

This chili, loaded with white beans and cubes of pork, has plenty of bite. But if it’s not spicy enough...

This kidney bean salad delivers creamy and savory flavors, and it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light...

I was skeptical about this recipe due to its combination of ingredients, but it immediately became one of our all-time...

This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...

Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...

Enjoy this colorful and refreshing Tuscan Bean Salad suggested by Cori Rothe from Livermore, California. It’s a “can’t-miss” side dish...

Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

“I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...

From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...

Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...

For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items,...

We’re always on the lookout for good low-fat recipes and this soup is a perennial favorite. Loaded with veggies and...

Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this version of baked beans a winner. Southwest flavors dominate...

The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...

Here's an easy casserole that is hearty and very economical. It's a family-pleaser and popular at potlucks.—Leanne Obine, Ontario, New...

A co-worker made this hearty and well-seasoned chili for a potluck at work, and I just had to have the...

I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...

Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm ’em up right down to their toes. For...

This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...

I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...

My family often requests this economical slow-cooker favorite. It's loaded with fresh southwestern flavors. One batch makes eight servings—but they...

Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...

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

“This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...

The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I...

“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...

Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...