813 bean recipes

Slow cooker pinto bean soup with smoky ham hock and pasta simmered all day until thick and soul-warming. Set it in the morning, crush the beans, and serve a crowd.

If you love black beans then you have to try this simple recipe that will satisfy your tastebuds.

Lemon soup with garbanzo beans, turmeric, cumin, and a silky egg-lemon base topped with fresh mint. A Middle Eastern-inspired comfort soup ready in 45 minutes.

Old-school navy bean and ham soup simmered low and slow with carrots, celery, potato, and a splash of tomato juice. Stick-to-your-ribs comfort from one pot.

Basmati rice cooked with fresh green beans, black mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and asafetida in one pot. This South Indian-inspired side dish is vegan, fragrant, and ready in 40 minutes.

Dive into the navy with this appetizing soup that can be served on its own or accompany a meal.

Canned refried beans transform into a velvety smooth soup with chicken broth, green chilies, and cilantro, topped with melted cheese and sour cream for a quick Mexican-inspired meal ready in 20 minutes.

A South Indian-inspired sambar stew with Brussels sprouts and green beans simmered in a spiced yellow lentil purée with tamarind, mustard seeds, and fenugreek. Vegan, protein-rich, and served over rice.

Poached chicken salad with fermented Chinese black bean sauce, julienned snow peas, and sesame oil. An Asian-inspired composed platter with a blended bean vinaigrette.

Pork chops baked over beans in a tangy tomato-ketchup sauce with onion. A simple, comforting casserole that slow bakes for up to 90 minutes until the chops are fall-off-the-bone tender.

Cuban red beans and rice with soaked kidney beans, bay leaf, cumin, and oregano. Cook beans with bell pepper strips until tender, sauté aromatics, then simmer rice in bean stock for fluffy, flavorful grains.

Spanish-style black bean soup simmered with bay leaves, celery seed, chili powder, and dry mustard. Half-pureed for thick, creamy texture, topped with sour cream and sliced egg.

Hearty white bean and lamb shank soup simmered low and slow with sage, garlic, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Freezer-friendly and feeds a crowd.

Vegan baked beans slow-cooked with molasses, brown sugar, warm spices, and tomato sauce. No meat, no dairy, just rich and smoky homemade beans baked low and slow until thick and saucy. A hearty plant-based side dish.

Hearty lima beans and black-eyed peas tossed with roasted cashews, crunchy veggies, and a smoky cumin-balsamic dressing. Vegetarian, protein-packed, and ready in 20 minutes.

This green-bean dish is outstanding. The green beans exude aromatic flavors and have an interesting chewy texture.