3,804 bean recipes

Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

Mixed bean soup: a hearty medley of ten beans, peas, and lentils soaked and slow-simmered into a thick, savory pot, finished with red wine and fresh parsley. Frugal, high-fibre comfort in a bowl.

Five-bean salad with green, navy, lima, garbanzo, and kidney beans tossed with bell pepper, celery, and onion in a sweet-tangy vinegar marinade. The make-ahead potluck classic, vegan friendly.

Green beans with fermented black beans and pork: classic Sichuan-style stir-fry with salty-funky fermented black beans, ground pork, garlic, and ginger. Weeknight wok dinner, 15 minutes start to finish.

Horn and Hardart's famous baked beans with navy beans, molasses, bacon, dry mustard, and cayenne slow-baked for 4 hours. A legendary automat recipe made from scratch.

Filipino beef and bean sprouts lumpia: crisp golden spring rolls packed with ground beef, crunchy water chestnuts, and fresh mung bean sprouts seasoned with patis. Sealed with a quick flour paste and fried until shatteringly crisp.

Classic Boston baked beans with navy beans, salt pork, and molasses, slow-baked for six hours until thick and bronzed. The traditional New England Saturday-night supper.

Hearty garbanzo bean soup with carrots, celery, onion, and lemon juice, finished with a swirl of sour cream and fresh dill. A creamy Mediterranean-leaning bowl.

Creamy ham and lima bean soup with red potatoes, bell peppers, and chicken broth. A hearty, smoky one-pot soup that comes together in under 40 minutes.

Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.

Luigi's bean soup simmers dried navy beans low and slow with tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil for a rustic Italian one-pot meal. Finished with grated Parmesan.

Pinto beans simmered with potatoes and celery, then folded into peanut oil-fried onions. A traditional West African one-pot dish that's hearty, vegan, and meant to be spooned over rice.

Spicy pinto bean dip made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, jalapeno, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. A bold, smoky Mexican-style dip loaded with garlic and heat.

Thick, paprika-rich vegetarian goulash with red kidney beans, mushrooms, red peppers, and potatoes. Miso adds savory depth to this hearty one-pot stew. Serve over rice or noodles.

Cuban-style black beans simmered with green pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar. Simple, saucy, and full of sofrito flavor.

Hawaiian baked beans with diced ham, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and a tangy mustard ketchup glaze. A sweet-savory crowd-sized potluck side that serves 36 hungry guests.