2,984 beans grain recipes

Frijoles de la olla are Mexican pot beans cooked from dried pintos with just water and salt. Partially mashed for a thick, creamy sauce and served with warm flour tortillas and salsa.

Red lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans sauteed in sesame oil with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and warm spices like marjoram and nutmeg. A high-protein, plant-based stir-fry that's hearty and filling.

Velvety Greek cream of green bean soup pureed with carrots and onion, thickened with a buttery roux, and finished with a swirl of butter. Serve with crunchy croutons for a comforting Mediterranean bowl.

Flageolet beans sauteed with garlic and tarragon, tossed with fusilli pasta and finished with balsamic vinaigrette. A light, French-inspired vegetarian pasta dish with creamy beans.

Hearty potato and pig's foot stew with carrots, lima beans, and a curry-spiced milk gravy. A nose-to-tail comfort stew that's rich, warming, and budget-friendly.

Emily's bean soup simmers seven dried beans and lentils with a meaty ham bone, tomatoes, and vegetables into a thick hearty pot. Old-fashioned cold-weather comfort.

Escarole soup with creamy white beans, garlic, and a hit of olive oil simmered in chicken broth. The classic Italian-American minestra di scarola, ready for crusty bread on the side.

Black bean and rice salad with a generous amount of fresh cilantro tossed in a lime juice and garlic dressing. No-cook vegetarian side ready in 15 minutes.

Thick, smoky baked bean soup loaded with sliced hot dogs, carrots, and onions in a tangy vegetable juice broth. Topped with melted cheese. A kid-friendly classic.

Homemade refried beans with cheese made from pinto beans mashed with sauteed onion, garlic, and chili powder. Topped with melted cheddar for a creamy, flavorful Mexican side dish.

Old-fashioned navy bean soup with smoky ham, celery, carrots, onion, and thyme simmered low and slow into a thick, satisfying pot. Pantry-friendly comfort that thrives on cold winter nights.

Classic French vegetable garnish with glazed carrots, buttered turnips, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and peas arranged around a beef platter. Serve with Hollandaise for an elegant presentation.

Traditional Spanish black bean soup simmered all day with green peppers, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and olive oil. Thick, hearty, and naturally vegan. Serve over rice.

White beans and hijiki seaweed tossed with rice and braised red cabbage in balsamic vinegar, finished with tamari for a hearty vegan bowl packed with plant protein.

Hearty Hungarian-style cranberry bean soup with kolbasz sausage, thickened with a bacon dripping roux and sour cream. Old-world comfort food that sticks to your ribs.

Old-fashioned home baked beans with navy beans, salt pork, molasses, and dry mustard. Slow-baked for 6 hours in a bean pot for deep, smoky-sweet flavor.