Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Beans are one of the most nutritious, economical and downright tasty proteins out there. Expand your repetoire with our delicious recipes with beans, including vegetarian options.

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    Chickpea Meatballs

    1 review

    Crispy and tender, these quick vegetarian chickpea meatballs are a delicious and lightened-up version of the real thing.

    Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

    I love this recipe because you get all of the deliciousness of spinach artichoke dip without the heaviness of too...


    Air-Fryer Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas

    These air-fryer enchiladas are not only quick and easy but a perfect dinner for Taco Tuesday or any day of...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    These slow-cooker pinto beans are full of flavor—and they're nutritious too. Once you've mastered the recipe, try your own take...


    Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas

    1 review

    These chimichangas get a little love from the air fryer, so they’re much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Black beans...

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    Falafel

    1 review

    This authentic falafel recipe uses dried beans that are simply soaked—never cooked—for balls that cling together while becoming crispy outside...


    Clam Stew

    2 reviews

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


    Southwest Vegetarian Chili

    My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use...


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    Best Ever Veggie Burger

    6 reviews

    There's a new burger in town! Our Test Kitchen shares their very best veggie burger recipe.


    One-Pot Enchilada Pasta

    18 reviews

    Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded...


    Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup

    7 reviews

    This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour....


    Pizza Beans

    2 reviews

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

    2 reviews

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....

    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    3 reviews

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...


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    The Best Black Beans to Add to Your Cart, According to Our Test Kitchen

    You want the best black beans for your recipes. But do you know which can is really the tastiest? Our...


    32 Healthy Canned Bean Recipes (Pinto, Garbanzo and More!)

    These healthy canned bean recipes prove that good-for-you meals don't have to break the bank. Put that pantry staple to...


    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    2 reviews

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


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    56 Recipes That Start with a Can of Black Beans

    Nutritious and affordable beans are perfect for salads, casseroles, sides and so much more.


    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

    1 review

    I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon...


    How to Make Easy Lentil Soup

    With smoky bacon, tender lentils and plenty of veggies, this easy lentil soup recipe is an affordable meal that you...


    Malfouf

    4 reviews

    Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious,...


    Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash

    1 review

    Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes...

    Curry Pomegranate Protein Bowl

    1 review

    This recipe is simple and beautiful. It uses a lot of unique flavors that, when blended together, create an out-of-this-world...


    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...


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    Hummus

    3 reviews

    Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    4 reviews

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


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    17 Bean Salads for Your Next Picnic

    Packed with fun textures and bold flavors, our collection of bean salads will set you up for a season's worth...