327 kidney bean recipes

Delicious and dramatic, this dish is a mosaic of colors. It's easy enough to make for a simple family dinner but impressive enough to serve to guests.

Spicy Mexican bean burgers made with kidney beans, picante sauce, bell pepper, carrot, and chili powder. Oven-baked vegetarian patties for a healthier handheld meal.

Traditional Cajun red beans and rice with salt pork, dried red kidney beans, and Italian seasoning. Boil the pork to remove salt, simmer beans with peppers and garlic for 3 hours until creamy. Serve over white rice.

Easy ground beef chili with kidney beans, tomato puree, and tomato paste, simmered low and slow for two hours. Great for camping or feeding a crowd.

White bean soup with rosemary, country ham, and mirepoix simmered in chicken stock then pureed smooth. Make up to three days ahead.

A hearty meatless three-bean chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and refried beans simmered in beer and chicken broth. Topped with sharp cheddar and croutons. Feeds 6 to 8.

Turkey pumpkin chili with great northern beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and canned pumpkin. A lean, high-fiber fall chili loaded with cumin, oregano, and chili powder.

Layered Mexican tortilla casserole with kidney beans, corn, cottage cheese, and cheddar made entirely in the microwave. A low-fat vegetarian enchilada-style bake ready in 30 minutes.

An easy and lean chili that uses pork "the other white meat" instead of beef.

Hearty vegetarian chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, and carrots, deepened with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and mustard seeds. Thick, smoky, and satisfying without any meat.

Gluten-free red beans and rice, New Orleans style, with ham, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus garlic and crushed red chili. Hearty Cajun comfort over brown rice.

Spicy vegetarian chili simmers kidney and pinto beans with tomatoes, jalapeños, and bell peppers in a bloomed chili-cumin base. Ready in under an hour, hearty without the meat.

Ground turkey chili with kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and red bell pepper spooned over split baked potatoes. Topped with cheddar and sour cream for a hearty 40-minute dinner.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

Quick 20-minute red beans and rice with canned kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté onions, celery, and red peppers, simmer with spices, and spoon over brown rice for easy weeknight comfort.

Hearty minestrone soup with bacon, pearl barley, kidney beans, and vegetables in a beefy tomato broth. A thick, filling one-pot soup with Italian herbs and a smoky backbone.