304 bean chili recipes

Egyptian-style falafel (ta'ameya) with dried fava beans, parsley, garlic, cumin, and coriander, ground twice for the right crispy-yet-tender texture. The original falafel before chickpeas took over.

Ranch-style lima beans baked low and slow with tomatoes, bacon, onion, and brown sugar. Hearty Southwest cowboy side dish with smoky-sweet depth from a three-hour bake.

Thai pad thai-style fried rice noodles with pork and shrimp tossed in a tangy fish sauce, lime, and chili dressing. Topped with peanuts, bean sprouts, and cilantro.

Layered shrimp enchilada bake with corn tortillas, refried beans, green chiles, sweet corn, and melted cheese. This Mexican-style casserole feeds 8 and comes together in under 45 minutes for an easy weeknight crowd-pleaser.

Vegetarian chili pie topped with a thick cornmeal crust, loaded with kidney beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cumin. A hearty, meat-free weeknight dinner baked in one pan.

If you love black beans then you have to try this simple recipe that will satisfy your tastebuds.

South Indian coconut chutney with chickpeas, green chilies, and a sizzling mustard seed tadka. Serve alongside dosas or idlis, and freeze extra portions for easy meal prep.

Pitlai is a South Indian lentil stew with bitter gourd (karela), chickpeas, tamarind, and a ground coconut-spice paste. A tangy, complex vegetarian curry with toor dal and jaggery.

This is a great recipe- very light and a great dish for a veggie night!

Smoky Western beans with bacon, pinto beans, kidney beans, and lentils simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with cumin and chili powder. Easy one-pot comfort food for a crowd.

Hearty vegetarian two-bean and cheddar cheese pie loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, and melted cheddar in a homemade biscuit crust. A filling, protein-rich meatless dinner baked in just 25 minutes.

No-cook layered Tex-Mex dip with mashed black beans, fresh avocado, spiced sour cream, cheddar, tomatoes, and olives. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Vegetarian bean soup with chili powder, lime juice, and soy sauce simmered until thick and served with yogurt. Simple, savory, and ready in 20 minutes.

I am drooling thinking about the leftovers in the fridge. I can't wait to make and eat more.

Dry your beans well before cooking. To get the traditional ‘blistered’ look of the beans you will need to shallow-fry them for 5-6 minutes and stir constantly to avoid burning.

String beans and coconut koora, a South Indian stir-fry with green beans, toasted chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and coconut. A quick vegetable side dish with a crunchy tadka topping.