Bean and Legume Recipes

By Melissa Willets

Instant Pot 10-Bean Soup Recipe

Kristen Carli is a registered dietician who created a method for making an Instant Pot 10-bean soup that is so easy, she says you literally cannot mess it up!

By Sandra Mardenfeld

Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal Recipe

We love serving this plant-based dish on busy weeknights because it is quick and healthy since lentils are full of protein and fiber and contain little fat.

Bowls of black bean soup with sides of cilantro and crostini

By Cassidy Dawn Graves

Instant Pot Copycat Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe

When you're in the mood for a Panera soup, this Instant Pot copycat black bean soup will satisfy your cravings.

plate of pasta with lentil bolognese on kitchen towel

By Lucia Capretti

Healthy Lentil Bolognese Recipe

This healthy lentil bolognese recipe proves that it isn't always necessary to resort to products like Beyond Meat Burgers to mimic textures and flavors.

By Trevor Lowry

Spicy Roasted Garbanzo Beans Recipe

Garbanzo beans may seem simple, but they're the true stars of this simple, healthy, and very delicious snack. You won't be surprised when it becomes a mainstay.

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans in a bowl

By Steven John

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Kristen Carli says: "I love these beans served with baked potatoes. They are also great on the side of burgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, or any typical BBQ food."

By Molly Allen

Easy Red Chicken Chili Recipe

This recipe from food photographer Petar Marshall brings together all the great flavors and ingredients of a traditional chili with a unique spin.

By Steven John

Instant Pot Cowboy Stew With Ranch Style Beans Recipe

This Instant Pot cowboy stew with ranch style beans is a hearty meal that comes together in just about no time.

By Sandra Mardenfeld

Slow Cooker Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe

Portuguese bean soup is one of the easiest ways to have a hearty meal warm and ready from your slow cooker. Substitute Italian sausage and herbs if preferred.

By Alexandra Shytsman

Classic Falafel Sandwich Recipe

This falafel sandwich with homemade tahini makes the ultimate on-the-go lunch or late-night treat.

By Caitlin Albers

Easy Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

These easy and delicious black bean enchiladas are entirely plant based and a quick and easy dish to make for dinner.

By Lauren Thoman

20-Minute Cheesy Taco Skillet Recipe

For the times when you're craving bold Mexican flavors, but don't want to get takeout, this 20-minute cheesy taco skillet recipe will come in handy.

By Kathryn Cook

Hearty Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

This creamy kidney bean salad is an excellent choice to bring as a side to any summertime potluck or cookout.

By Emily Monaco

Creamy Bean Pie Recipe

Top this creamy bean pie off with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon, and you have the perfect treat to enjoy for dessert.

By Melissa Willets

Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipe

One might think the recipe involves green peas, but in Jamaica, they call red kidney beans peas. Try out this delicious recipe today.

Cuban Black Beans and Rice served in a bowl

By Steven John

1-Pot Cuban Black Beans And Rice Recipe

With its two dozen ingredients, Cuban black beans and rice is a deceptively easy, one-pot crowd pleaser, perfect as a side dish or main meal.

By Steven John

Simple Falafel Recipe

Enjoy falafel in a wrap with hummus and veggies, or as a side with sweet potatoes. This is the ultimate dish to prepare if you love chickpeas.

By Emily Monaco

Cheesy Beans On Toast Recipe

Cheesy beans on toast is a perfectly simple, homemade comfort food option that's just oozing with nostalgia.

By Melissa Willets

Instant Pot Lentils And Rice Recipe

This tasty Instant Pot lentils and rice dish is a super easy meal to whip up mid-week and enjoy for dinner.

By Andrew Sheldon

Amazing Recipes To Make With A Can Of Beans

Beans can often get a bad rap as a lowly and thus easily overlooked food. But these humble morsels have a lot going for them.

By Andrew Sheldon

The Best Things To Make With A Can Of Chickpeas

From chickpea curry and broccoli chickpea casserole to beet hummus and falafel collard wraps, here's the best things to make with a can of chickpeas.

By Steven John

Spicy Lentil Soup Recipe

If you're looking for the perfect warm, nourishing soup for a cold winter night, then you're looking in the right place with this spicy lentil soup.

By DB Kelly

The Best Recipes To Try When You Feel Like Eating Beans

Let's talk about some creative bean recipes that are so good, you might find yourself keeping a stock of dried beans in the pantry, ready to be re-hydrated!

By Melissa Willets

Bean Dip Recipe

If you love bean-based dips and need a dish you can feel proud to show off, bookmark this recipe. We guarantee it will be the star of your next get-together.

By Mary Patterson Broome

Copycat Popeyes Red Beans And Rice Recipe

We didn't even realize there was a way to recreate the Popeyes red beans and rice magic in our own kitchen until we tried this amazing copycat recipe.

By Steven John

Hoppin' John Recipe

Hoppin' John is classic Southern comfort food that's a staple in many households on New Year's Day. But why not make this dish a regular feature on your menu?

By Steven John

Simple Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Red beans and rice is a flavorful, nutritious dish that's easy to customize and, if you make it, you'll surely have a meal that you'll want to have all the time