2,984 beans grain recipes

Apricot couscous with dried apricots and cardamom, made in the microwave in under 10 minutes. A fragrant, fruity side dish with just five ingredients.

Frijoles a la charra (Mexican ranch-style beans) with bacon, jalapenos, tomato, and cilantro simmered in their own broth. A smoky, spicy pinto bean side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Pickled dilled beans canned with fresh dill, garlic, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Crunchy whole green beans in a tart vinegar brine, the Bloody Mary garnish you'll never run out of.

Sweet and spicy couscous salad tosses fluffy whole wheat couscous with crunchy steamed vegetables, fresh mint and almonds, all coated in a currant dressing brightened with orange, cinnamon and cayenne. Vegan and make-ahead.

Ethiopian ginger vegetables with potatoes, green beans, carrots, and green chilies sauteed with fresh ginger and garlic. A vegan, spiced vegetable stew.

Hot German bean salad gives black and kidney beans the sweet-and-sour treatment, with a glossy vinegar dressing and crisp-tender carrots, celery, and onion. Served warm, oil-free, and vegan. A fast, tangy twist on the bean salad.

Vegan Mexican bake layered with corn tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, frozen corn, and vegetables. A flexible, no-fuss casserole you can throw together with whatever you have on hand.

Chickpea and green bean salad with two separate garam masala dressings, garlic, cayenne, and fresh ginger. A spiced bean salad served cold or at room temperature.

Frankfurter Bohnensuppe, a hearty German bean soup with navy beans, beef broth, bacon, and sliced frankfurters. Pureed smooth with a smoky, meaty base.

Bean burrito casserole layers tortillas with pinto beans, brown rice, and scallions under a homemade chili-spiked enchilada sauce. Vegetarian make-ahead Mexican casserole baked in one dish.

Onion and garlic sautéed in sherry simmer with vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, kidney beans, zucchini, green beans, and small pasta for hearty Italian vegetable soup.

Lemony Rotelli with Zucchini, Cannellini Beans, & Mint recipe

Lawry's black beans with bacon, tri-color bell peppers, cumin, and cayenne, simmered in chicken stock and finished with Italian dressing. A smoky, tangy cold bean side dish.

A new but scrumptious side dish that can be served with baked fish or a pot roast.

A scrumptious dish that's healthy and perfect for the beautiful summer weather!

Note: 15 bean mixtures are available packaged in supermarkets and health food stores. If you prefer, make your own by combining equal amounts of dried blackeyed peas, red kidney beans, white kidney beans (cannellini), green lentils, split peas, black beans, yellow split peas, navy beans, cranberry (Roman, shell, or shell out) beans, great Northern beans, pinto beans, small white limas, red lentils, cow peas (field peas), and pink beans. Avoid using beans such as garbanzos and large lima beans, as these take longer to cook than other varities.