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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    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially delicious on a chilly fall or winter day. If you're looking for a dish that's more filling, add some cooked pasta. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 Reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


    Beef Taco Chili

    1 Reviews

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Black Bean Bulgur Salad

    2 Reviews

    The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    4 Reviews

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...

    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 Reviews

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Layered Cornbread Salad

    2 Reviews

    When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...


    White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

    6 Reviews

    I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    2 Reviews

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


    Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

    5 Reviews

    Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    10 Reviews

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...


    Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage

    Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...


    Hearty Sausage Minestrone

    8 Reviews

    As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...

    Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage

    5 Reviews

    I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    7 Reviews

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...


    Garden Minestrone

    2 Reviews

    At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...


    Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza

    12 Reviews

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


    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    3 Reviews

    I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...


    Steak-n-Vegetable Soup

    1 Reviews

    This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...


    Taco Twist Soup

    21 Reviews

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Four-Bean Medley

    1 Reviews

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...


    Simple Maple Baked Beans

    6 Reviews

    I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...

    Spicy Split Pea Soup

    2 Reviews

    I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....


    Colorful Cornbread Salad

    3 Reviews

    When my garden comes in, I harvest the veggies for potluck dishes. I live in the South, and we think...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    24 Reviews

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad

    2 Reviews

    This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...


    Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew

    9 Reviews

    I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...


    Slow Cooker Red Beans & Sausage

    8 Reviews

    Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the...