Beans

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Ham-and-Bean Soup Recipe

A leftover Easter ham bone is the foundation for this easy, hearty meal.

Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe

This recipe frees up precious stove-top space and reminds us of the traditional green beans our grandmothers used to make.

Navy Bean and Ham Soup Recipe

This slow-cooker recipe couldn't be easier.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

It's perfect for dipping, dolloping, and tucking into tacos.

New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Where's the cornbread and collard greens?

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

This colorful lentil soup is a kitchen staple any time of year.

Baked Beans

A dish of baked beans is a welcome addition to any backyard barbecue, family reunion potluck, or football tailgate.

Capitol Hill Bean Soup Recipe

Hearty bean soup has been on the menu in the Senate's restaurant every day since at least 1903.

Burrito Bowls Recipe

Charred corn, seasoned black beans, creamy avocado, tangy pico de gallo, cilantro-lime rice—every bite of this burrito in a bowl is a delicious surprise.

Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Everyone loves enchiladas but all that rolling and filling can be a little labor-intensive on a busy weeknight. So we figured out a way to bake up a pan of delicious mini enchiladas in three easy steps!

Emily's Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Chef Alon Shaya might be the chef in the family, but he can't take credit for this meal's main event: wife Emily's red beans and rice. Her spicy, tender beans feed a large crowd, especially when served over fluffy, buttery rice.

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Sautéed Green Beans With Bacon

Southern-Style Green Beans Recipe

Green Beans with Bacon Breadcrumbs

Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans

These green beans are the unfailing friend of any occasion.

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Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls Recipe

Brighten up dinnertime with this colorful, customizable meal.

Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans

These flavorful beans spend most of their time in a slow-cooker.

Slow-Cooker Black Beans Recipe

Kick up these slow-cooked black beans with smoky bacon and sautéed aromatics.

Skillet Charred Beans Recipe

A single cast-iron skillet is all you need for this quick side dish.

Home-Style Butterbeans

These Southern-style butterbeans are flavored wtih bacon, brown sugar, and onion and offer the convenience of frozen butterbeans.

Three-Bean Pasta Salad Recipe

We combined two potluck classics to make a tasty new side dish.

Rum Baked Beans

Rum is the secret ingredient in this baked bean recipe.

Skillet Chicken Breast with Beans and Greens

This tasty, family friendly chicken dinner comes together in a single skillet

Ms. Clara's New Orleans Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Ms. Clara's New Orleans Red Beans and Rice is equal parts comforting, nostalgic, and delicious.

Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

Add a little Cajun flair to your pasta dinner this week.

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Brussels and Beans

All you need is a 9x13 baking dish and a handful of ingredients to make this delicious meal.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Don't be turned off by the total time this recipe requires: Eight hours are simply for soaking beans overnight, and another eight are for hands-off cooking. Because dried kidney beans contain a toxin that's not killed at the low temperatures of the slow cooker, we boil them briskly for 10 minutes first; don't be tempted to skip this step.

White Bean and Ham Soup

When Grace Parisi was growing up, her mother made white bean and escarole soup every Friday. To transform the soup into a main course, Parisi substitutes ham and spiced croutons for the greens. More Warming Soups

Smoky Pole Beans and Tomatoes

Don't forget the bacon.

Cavatappi Pasta with Beans and Bacon

Beans, bacon, and pasta come together for a delicious weeknight meal in under 25 minutes.

Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw

Topped with avocado slaw, this black bean burger is delicious.

Edamame and Bacon Succotash

This flavorful side is best served family-style around the dinner table or at the 4th of July cookout.

Pickled Green Beans Recipe

Crushed red pepper, fresh dill springs, and garlic cloves come together in this recipe to create a distinctively delicious flavor.

Rajma (Punjabi Red Beans)

This recipe, from Raleigh, North Carolina chef Cheetie Kumar was a staple in her Indian-American household when she was growing up.

Spicy Pickled Green and Yellow Beans Recipe

While not as long-lasting, refrigerator pickles are a quick and easy way to preserve the season, as well.

Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Your family will love these build-your-own black bean tostadas.

Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe

Ready to dip.

Jalapeño Popper Bean Dip

Serve this crowd-pleaser with tortilla chips, crudités, and mini sweet peppers. You don’t want to deny guests the deliciousness of tortilla chips, but those can get a little heavy. Supplement with veggie dippers to keep things lighter overall. If you can find them, use a blend of red and green jalapeños for the best color. Don’t worry if you can’t scrape off all the skins after charring; a little bit in the dip will be tasty.

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