4,254 besan recipes

Slow cooker pinto bean soup with smoky ham hock and pasta simmered all day until thick and soul-warming. Set it in the morning, crush the beans, and serve a crowd.

Hearty white bean and lamb shank soup simmered low and slow with sage, garlic, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Freezer-friendly and feeds a crowd.

Usal is a spiced Indian mung bean curry with cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, and garlic simmered in tomato. Vegetarian, high-protein, and ready in 40 minutes. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Jalapeño beef and bean chili with three fresh jalapeños, ground beef, kidney beans, and a thick tomato base. Two-hour stovetop simmer builds deep heat without raw spice. Built for chili lovers who want kick.

Tex-Mex double-crust beef and bean pie stuffed with ground beef, kidney beans, black beans, cheddar cheese, and chunky picante sauce. Topped with sour cream and olives for the ultimate taco night twist.

Grilled baby artichoke and white bean salad with thyme, red onion, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette with olives. A make-ahead Mediterranean side that improves as it sits in the fridge.

El Charro Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) recipe

Quinoa and butter beans simmered with sweet potato, butternut squash, and dried cranberries in orange juice and warm spices. A colorful vegetarian main packed with fall harvest flavors.

Easy bean, sausage and barley soup for your slow cooker.

Pasta and white bean salad with roasted red peppers, pesto, and light mayonnaise dressing. A quick, protein-packed cold salad that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Add a little zing to the old Green Bean Casserole recipe with a spicy version made for 21st Century taste buds. This is not your grandmas Green Bean Casserole.

A hearty one-skillet dinner with turkey, kidney beans, and rice simmered in crushed tomatoes and chili powder, topped with melted Monterey Jack. Everything cooks together in one pan for an easy 45-minute weeknight meal.

Black bean and rice salad with a generous amount of fresh cilantro tossed in a lime juice and garlic dressing. No-cook vegetarian side ready in 15 minutes.

White bean chili with turkey, tomatillos, green chiles, and a cilantro yogurt cream. A leaner Southwest twist on red chili that tastes even better the next day.

Leeks, wild mushrooms, and green beans sautéed in sherry with a bright finish of orange zest and apple cider vinegar. A low-fat, 20-minute side dish with surprising depth.

Three-bean salad with steamed French beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. Add tuna or grilled bacon for a heartier meal.