2,184 besan recipes

Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a fiery Sichuan wok sauce with yellow bean paste, red and green chilies, leeks, and a splash of dry sherry. Dinner for two in 30 minutes.

Hearty steak and bean soup loaded with tender beef, white beans, and vegetables in savory tomato broth. Comfort food that fills you up on cold nights.

Bacon and bean soup simmers slivered bacon with kidney beans, carrots, celery and turnip in a thyme-scented beef broth. A hearty winter soup that tastes even better the next day.

For those who love the taste of green beans, you will love this savory side dish that is very easy to make.

Here, fava beans are paired with salt cod in a rich and filling salad. To compliment the rustic flavors of this dish, serve with toasted garlic-rubbed baguette slices and a soft goat cheese.

Sautéed green beans and cherry tomatoes with garlic and balsamic. A quick one-pan side dish ready in 15 minutes, with seared beans and jammy blistered tomatoes.

Rustic cabbage soup with navy beans, egg noodles, and crispy crumbled bacon. Browned cabbage builds deep flavor in this filling, budget-friendly bowl.

Louisiana red beans and rice with the holy trinity, cumin, thyme, and hot sauce. A hearty vegetarian version of the Cajun Monday classic, served over steamed rice.

Red beans tossed in a bold balsamic-prune dressing with fenugreek, coriander, and chili-garlic paste. A chilled bean salad bursting with sweet, tangy, spicy layers.

Asparagus and beef stir-fry with Chinese fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. A classic Cantonese wok dish that comes together in under 5 minutes once the prep is done.

Add a little zing to the old Green Bean Casserole recipe with a spicy version made for 21st Century taste buds. This is not your grandmas Green Bean Casserole.

Veggie-bean sloppy joes with Mexican-style pinto beans, brown rice, and barbecue sauce on cornbread buns. A hearty meatless sloppy joe that comes together in 35 minutes.

Fresh Southwestern corn and black bean salad with toasted pine nuts, red cabbage, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. A colorful vegetarian side ready in under 30 minutes.

Four-bean salad marinated for two days in a sweet wine vinegar and cider vinegar dressing with tarragon and basil. Green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas layered with sliced onion rings.

I made this dish and thought it was too bland. I made it again, doubling all the Indian spices, and it came out much better.

Vegan Mexican bean and rice casserole layered with spiced kidney bean puree, brown rice, sliced tomatoes, and pressed garlic. Hearty, plant-based comfort food.