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Kidney Bean Recipes

Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in chili, but they’re so much more versatile than that. Check out our recipes with kidney beans for creative (and easy!) ideas.

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    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in no time before the slow cooker takes over the work. I can make this for people who like it hot or mild just by changing the salsa. You can make it really spicy if you add hot peppers and hot salsa. —Bonnie Altig, North Pole, Alaska

    Campfire Beans

    Served with cheese-topped corn bread, this is delicious!—Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas

    Garlic Bean Dip

    There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...

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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef...

    Mixed Bean Salad

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.

    Sweet and Tangy Ranch Beans

    This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it’s a snap to throw together. The...

    Healthy Greek Bean Dip

    This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...

    Bloody Mary Soup with Beans

    I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...

    Three-Bean Salsa

    Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...