349 dried bean recipes

Vegetarian bean pate purees a 7-bean and barley mix with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into a thick Mediterranean-style spread. Serve chilled with whole wheat bread or crackers.

Creole-style navy beans simmered with tomatoes, celery, onion, and green pepper in a garlic-seasoned sauce. A simple, hearty Southern side dish ready in under an hour.

BBQ Beans with molasses, chili powder, cumin, mustard, and tomato sauce, sauteed oil-free and ready in 30 minutes. Serve on buns like sloppy joes, over whole grains, or as a picnic side.

Homemade baked beans slow-cooked for 7 hours with white beans, molasses, ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Old-fashioned, from-scratch Boston-style beans.

Traditional Chinese Buddhist vegetarian stir-fry with wood ear mushrooms, lily buds, bean curd, bean thread noodles, and fresh vegetables in dark soy and sesame oil. A Lunar New Year classic.

Sweet corn kernels, black beans, and red bell pepper toss in a cumin-spiked vinaigrette with fresh cilantro for a colorful Southwest-inspired salad that feeds a crowd.

Slow cooker bourbon baked beans loaded with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, strong coffee, brown sugar, and molasses. Sweet, smoky, boozy, and effortless for cookouts and potlucks.

A quick Indian chickpea curry with a blended paste of ginger, garlic, cumin, and dried chilies simmered with tomatoes and warming spices. Vegan, 30 minutes, deeply fragrant.

Spicy pinto bean dip made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, jalapeno, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. A bold, smoky Mexican-style dip loaded with garlic and heat.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Garlic& White Beans recipe

Gluten-free yeast bread made with bean flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, and tapioca. A poppy-seed-topped loaf that actually rises and slices like real bread.

Slow cooker ham hocks and lima beans simmered with red bell pepper, tomatoes, bay, and clove. A smoky, soul-food classic that cooks itself while you're at work.

Vegetarian bean stew with slow-cooked fennel and tomatoes in olive oil. Cannellini beans simmered in broth then tossed with wilted fennel, fresh parsley, and lemon.

Black bean chili with oranges, an unexpected Yucatan-style pairing. Whole spices, cardamom, allspice, and coriander simmer with dried beans. Topped with fresh orange slices, zest, and sour cream.

Root beer baked beans with bacon, barbecue sauce, dry mustard, and hot sauce simmered together on the stovetop. A sweet, smoky, slightly spicy side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Santa Maria beans made with pinto beans, bacon, ham, tomato puree, and red chile sauce. The classic California Central Coast side dish for tri-tip barbecue, slow-simmered until rich and tender.