20 Ways with Kidney Beans

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Whether dried or canned, kidney beans should be a staple of your pantry. Hearty enough to contribute to dishes like chili and curry — but flavorful enough to be profiled in recipes for bean salads or burgers — kidney beans can do it all. To start including these mighty red beans in your meals, check out our 20 favorite ways to use them.

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Elbow Macaroni and Kidney Bean Salad

lutzflcat

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Bulk up your pasta salad with the addition of kidney beans. The red wine vinegar and mayo-based sauce make for a tangy dish.

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Simple Turkey Chili

NERDBOX

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Ground turkey, kidney beans, and a hearty dose of seasonings combine to create this comforting chili.

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Rajma (Kidney Beans)

Buckwheat Queen

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Rajma (also sometimes called "razma") is an Indian dish from the state of Punjab. It's a vegetarian curry that is delicious when served with steamed rice.

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Kidney Bean Salad

lutzflcat

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If you're looking for a basic bean salad, then this is the recipe for you. Kidney beans, hard-boiled eggs, and veggies are all mixed together in a creamy sauce.

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Italian Vegetable Soup

MrsSteffes

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Two cans of kidney beans are needed to create this comforting soup. "My family enjoyed it," says LYNNFROMNY. "A definite keeper!"

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Mexican Bean Burgers

Katherine Martinelli

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Beans are the base for these vegan-friendly burger patties. Angie says, "This is a very flavorful meatless dish that I make quite often."

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Three Bean Salad With Celery

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A real crowd-pleaser for potlucks, kidney beans are just part of a trio of legumes that make up this dish.

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Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

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A scotch bonnet pepper, cloves, and adobo seasoning take this Haitian beans and rice recipe from basic to wow-worthy.

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Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

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Beans make a great base for vegetarian burritos, especially when paired with mashed sweet potatoes. This recipe makes a large amount, so consider freezing your extra burritos for quick meals.

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Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers

Paula

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A microwave is all you need to "bake" these stuffed peppers in just a few minutes. Ron says, "This recipe is delicious, but it was the super simple microwave preparation process that pushed it up to 5 stars for me."

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Curried Mustard Greens with Kidney Beans

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Filling kidney beans and peppery mustard greens combine in this creamy Indian-inspired curry. Serve with a side of naan or basmati rice.

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Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili

Ellyx3

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No meat is necessary for this hearty vegan chili. "This tops all the ground meat chili I've made in the past," says JINGSHI.

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Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

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When you want a veggie-ful meal, but still desire the comfort of a casserole, this is the recipe for you. Kidney beans, mixed vegetables, and tomatoes all are covered in a layer of homemade mashed potatoes before baking.

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Chef John's Red Beans and Rice

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A Cajun classic, red beans and rice are a staple in the South. Here, Chef John's recipe gets an extra depth of flavor thanks to andouille sausage and a smoked ham hock.

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Unsloppy Joes

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Kidney beans and sautéed veggies take the place of ground beef in this vegan-friendly version of sloppy joes. "Even my carnivore husband found them delicious and has asked for them again," says LoveToCook.

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Ham Bone Soup

Mandy

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Just a handful of ingredients are all that's needed for this delicious slow cooker soup. The ham bone permeates the dish, adding a rich flavor throughout.

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Corrigan's Minestrone

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Kidney beans, potatoes, and pasta are the backbone of this Italian-inspired soup. Leftovers can easily be frozen for future meals.

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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Lela

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You only need half a dozen ingredients to achieve these BBQ quesadillas that will please kids and adults alike. "A delightful change from the normal quesadilla," says bd.weld.

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Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac

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Comfort food just like Grandma used to make! Mittens says, "This is the best, comes out great every time."

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Spicy Shrimp and Red Bean Soup

Jessica

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This creamy soup is filled with tender shrimp and hearty kidney beans. Serve it over rice, angel hair pasta, or with a piece of garlic bread on the side.

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20 Ways with Kidney Beans

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Elbow Macaroni and Kidney Bean Salad

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Simple Turkey Chili

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Rajma (Kidney Beans)

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Kidney Bean Salad

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Italian Vegetable Soup

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Mexican Bean Burgers

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Three Bean Salad With Celery

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Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

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Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

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Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers

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Curried Mustard Greens with Kidney Beans

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Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili

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Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

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Chef John's Red Beans and Rice

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Unsloppy Joes

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Ham Bone Soup

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Corrigan's Minestrone

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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

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Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac

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Spicy Shrimp and Red Bean Soup

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