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    Here you will find the absolute best recipes with beans! Whether the beans are the star of the dish or just on the side, we have a recipe for that.

    Green Bean Recipes

    This collection of green beans recipes are our absolute favorite ways to enjoy crisp, fresh bean. Whether you grow them yourself, grab a carton at the farmer's market, or buy a bag of frozen beans weekly, you will find a delicious way to eat beans here!

    • Single bowl of minestrone soup topped with grated Parmesan and spoon on side.
      Minestrone Soup
    • Oval plate of Asian green beans with chopsticks.
      Asian Green Beans
    • Pickled green beans in jar with fork removing two beans.
      Pickled Green Beans
    • White bowl of three bean salad with serving fork.
      Three Bean Salad

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    Black Bean Recipes

    The absolute best ways to use black beans. From salsa, dips, appetizers, main dishes and even desserts, there are so many ways to love the humble little black bean!

    • Overhead shot of vegan taco salad with serving spoon.
      Vegan Taco Salad
    • Salad bowl with sliced black bean burgers on top, surrounded by dressing and cheese.
      Burger Bowls
    • Three black bean tostadas topped with lettuce, avocado and tomatoes on wooden board.
      Black Bean Tostadas
    • Close up vertical shot of sweet potato black bean burgers with toothpick on top.
      Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

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    White Bean Recipes

    Creamy white beans are so versatile, and I know you'll find something you love here. This recipe collection features navy beans, cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, and baby lima recipes.

    • Bowl of white beans and greens with Parmesan cheese and bread slice on top.
      Beans and Greens
    • Glass mason jar full of lupini beans with herbs in background.
      Lupini Beans
    • Two bowls of butter bean soup with pesto drizzle on top and spoon.
      Butter Bean Soup
    • Bowl of white bean eggplant dip with herbs, pine nuts and pita triangles on side.
      Eggplant Dip with White Beans

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    Chickpea Recipes

    Also sometimes called 'garbanzo beans,' chickpeas are the latest trendy bean, and with good reason. They can become creamy hummus, crispy snacks, or hearty sides.

    • Two bowls of pasta e Ceci with Parmesan cheese on top.
      Pasta e Ceci
    • White bowl of chickpea avocado salad garnished with red onion slices and tomato.
      Chickpea Avocado Salad
    • Two chickpea tacos on a plate with sliced lime on side.
      Chickpea Tacos
    • Chickpea salad in white bowl with limes and tortilla chips on side.
      Chickpea Salad

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    Soybean Recipes

    The best ways to use edamame and mukimame, also called soybeans. They belong in fried rice, side salads, and more.

    • Close up shot of easy edamame recipe in a grey shallow bowl.
      Edamame Recipe
    • Edamame white bean salad with cherry tomatoes in white bowl.
      Edamame White Bean Salad

    See more soybean recipes→

    Kidney Bean Recipes

    The heartiest of beans, the kidney bean loves to swim in soups, make chili even chunkier, and become curry. Almost every culture has a recipe using kidney beans, because they're just so delicious.

    • White bowl of chunky vegetarian chili slow cooker topped with cheese and lime.
      Vegetarian Chili Slow Cooker
    • 3 Bean Soup with sliced sausage served in a white bowl with crostini on side.
      3 Bean Soup
    • White bowl of vegetable bean soup recipe with spoon.
      Vegetable Bean Soup Recipe
    • Grey skillet with chili mac recipe with kidney beans and wooden spoon.
      Chili Mac

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    Red Bean Recipes

    Spicy and exciting ways to use small red beans. Be prepared for some Cajun flair! These are simple recipes, and can be made with canned red beans or ones cooked from scratch.

    • Round plate of peppers stuffed with rice and beans.
      Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
    • Bowl of red beans and rice with parsley on top (vegetarian jambalaya).
      Vegetarian Jambalaya
    • Bowl of chili with spoon and tortilla chips on side.
      Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
    • Red beans and rice on white plate with fork.
      Red Beans and Rice

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    Pinto Bean Recipes

    Pinto beans are the most commonly consumed beans in the U.S. They're full of micronutrients, and totally creamy and delicious.

    • Vertical shot of pinto bean burger on a bun with dark beer in the background.
      Pinto Bean Burgers
    • Close up vertical shot of pinto bean soup in white bowl garnished with onions, cilantro and lime wedges.
      Pinto Bean Soup
    • Vegetarian enchiladas with white sauce garnished with pico de gallo.
      Vegetarian Enchiladas
    • Bean dip in rectangular dish with pico de gallo on top.
      Bean Dip

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    Black Eyed Pea Recipes

    Some of the quickest cooking beans are black eyed peas! Keep a bag of frozen ones in the freezer, and you can make soup, dip, or hearty one-pot meals.

    • White bowl of Hoppin John with rice on side and spoon.
      Hoppin John
    • Overhead shot of black eyed peas on white plate with black plate underneath.
      Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
    • White bowl of cowboy caviar with lime wedge on top.
      Cowboy Caviar Recipe

    See more black eyed pea recipes →

    Lentil Recipes

    Yes, we even have lentil recipes here! Lentils, soybeans, and recipes with peas. Let's use the power of red lentils in our stews, crunch on soybeans, and add pops of peas to all of our dishes.

    • Vertical image of spaghetti and red lentil bolognese sauce on top.
      Lentil Bolognese
    • Square slice of lentil lasagna on plate with casserole and red wine behind.
      Lentil Lasagne
    • Plate of lentil meatballs on top of spaghetti.
      Lentil Meatballs
    • Plate of yellow moong dal garnished with cilantro and naan.
      Yellow Moong Dal

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    I'm here to help you get beans on your plate, every single day. Everything is better with beans!

    You can also find me at DessertForTwo.com.

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    • Black bowl with Spanish rice and beans with sliced olives on top.
      Spanish Rice and Beans
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      Stuffed Peppers with Chicken
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      Black Bean Skillet
    • Image of chickpea soup with Parmesan and toasted garlic chips on top of bowl.
      Chickpea Soup

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      White Bean Hummus
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      Moroccan Chickpea Stew
    • Pitas, split open and stuffed with baked falafel, cucumbers, tomatoes and drizzled with white sauce.
      Baked Falafel

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