555 chili bean recipes

Layers of seasoned refried beans, cubed SPAM, chili beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack baked until bubbly, then topped with sour cream and olives. This hot layered dip feeds a crowd with tortilla chips.

Crispy tofu and tender-crisp green beans tossed in a spicy hoisin chili sauce. This 30-minute Chinese vegetarian stir-fry is packed with savory heat and works beautifully over steamed rice.

It definitely warmed me up instantly, a perfect dinner on a cold winter day. I used beef stock to increase the depth of flavour, and it certainly did the job. The soup was very tasty and loaded with nutrients from barley and beans. Made a large pot, and froze the remaining soup.

A succulent dish made with green chili salsa that's so easy to make, you can use your crockpot!

Frito casserole layered with corn chips, ground beef, chili beans, tomatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese. A Tex-Mex weeknight casserole that comes together with pantry staples.

Vegetarian chili with TVP (textured vegetable protein), pinto beans, and fresh chili peppers. Oil-free cooking, ready in 40 minutes. Plant-based protein that satisfies.

Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a fiery Sichuan wok sauce with yellow bean paste, red and green chilies, leeks, and a splash of dry sherry. Dinner for two in 30 minutes.

Crisp matchstick vegetables dance in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce spiked with sambal heat and golden turmeric. This Indonesian pickle jar classic pairs like a dream with Nasi Goreng.

Eggplant with tofu stir-fries thinly sliced Japanese eggplant and silky tofu cubes with garlic, fresh chiles, basil, and salty yellow bean sauce. A Thai-style 30-minute vegetarian main.

Bean soup with dumplings simmers kidney and black beans with corn, green chiles, and chili powder, then steams fluffy cornmeal dumplings right on top. A hearty, Southwestern one-pot meal with cornbread-style dumplings.

Three-bean lettuce wraps with chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and flageolet beans stir-fried in garlic herb dressing with red chili and chives. A quick vegetarian appetizer or light meal.

Spicy black bean salad served in halved papayas with red and yellow tomatoes, cilantro, Thai chili paste, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook and vegetarian.

Thai-style wok stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, juicy tomatoes, soy bean paste, garlic, and fresh red chili. Topped with cilantro and scallions. Ready in 15 minutes.

Baked bean casserole with apples, tomatoes, cheese, and chili powder inspired by the Moosewood cookbook. Dried beans simmered tender, then layered with sweet-tart apple chunks and mild melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian one-dish meal.

Eggplant with tofu, tradditional Chinese cooking! Tastes well!

This Indian inspired paneer dish is full of flavor, using several kinds of spicy, fresh ginger and garlic really give this dish tons of flavor. If you can't find the fresh Indian cheese, feel free to use mozzarella cheese instead.