Kidney Bean Recipes

Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in chili, but they’re so much more versatile than that. Check out our recipes with kidney beans for creative (and easy!) ideas.

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    Vegan Red Beans and Rice

    You'll never miss the meat with this vegan red beans and rice recipe. Filled with aromatics, spices and vegetable broth, it's a perfect centerpiece to a southern meal.

    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

    My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...


    Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

    This Instant Pot red beans and rice recipe is a new take on an old tradition. They're just as tasty...


    Portuguese Bean Soup

    This Portuguese bean soup recipe features Portuguese sausage along with kidney beans, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken broth, onions, garlic and celery,...


    Stewed Kidney Beans

    These savory kidney beans come together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. They're flavorful, hearty, and even better...

    Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

    1 review

    Help yourself to ever-ending refills of this copycat Olive Garden minestrone soup.


    Drive-Thru Chili

    3 reviews

    I don't eat a lot of fast food but when I do I try to pick things that are fairly...

    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


    Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by...


    Instant Pot Chili con Carne

    3 reviews

    Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is one of...


    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...

    Beefy Minestrone

    1 review

    This beef minestrone soup recipe is like a meal all in one bowl! It's packed with vegetables, beef and pasta...


    Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili

    I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...


    Pressure-Cooker Manchester Stew

    3 reviews

    While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...


    Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad

    1 review

    This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...


    Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice

    4 reviews

    My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical...

    White Bean, Sweet Potato & Pepper Ragout

    5 reviews

    I try to serve a meatless meal two or three nights a week. It's a great way to keep up...


    White Bean Crostini

    3 reviews

    A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...


    Light Three-Bean Casserole

    This recipe came from a family reunion of mostly Mennonites. It is over 30 years old. . You can choose...


    Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together...


    Turkey Sausage Bean Soup

    This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...


    Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

    10 reviews

    I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an...


    Salmon Skillet

    4 reviews

    Is there anything salmon can’t do? It is high in heart-healthy omega-3s and lends itself to simple preparation techniques. And...


    Six-Bean Chili

    1 review

    When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...


    Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans

    1 review

    Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add...

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    Kidney Bean Casserole

    1 review

    I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...


    Fully Loaded Chili

    16 reviews

    With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...


    Italian Vegetable Soup

    8 reviews

    Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...


    Spicy Beans with Turkey Sausage

    6 reviews

    Here's a jambalaya-type dish that comes together in the slow cooker. It's a wonderful way to warm up cold winter...


    Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup

    1 review

    Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...


    Italian Meatball ‘n’ Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...