Beans recipes
Dishes where Beans shows up in the recipe name—salads, weeknight mains, sides, and more. Pick a card for shopping list, timing, and step-by-step instructions.
Vegan RecipesBlack Beans and Rice
This simple black beans and rice recipe turns pantry staples into a warm, filling dinner. It is gently seasoned, easy to adjust, and made in one pot for less cleanup.
45m4 servingsEasy
AppetizersGrilled Fava Beans
Fresh fava beans cook right in their pods on a hot grill, turning smoky, tender, and fun to eat by hand. Finish them with lemon, garlic, and salt for a simple spring appetizer or side.
18m4 servingsEasy
Main CourseHomemade Chalupas with Beef, Beans, and Fresh Toppings
These chalupas start with simple masa dough that fries into tender-crisp corn shells. Add warm refried beans, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, and sour cream for a satisfying Tex-Mex-style dinner.
50m6 chalupasMedium
Side DishesHomemade Refried Beans
Creamy, savory refried beans start with dried pinto beans, a little onion, garlic, cumin, and a skillet. Make them loose and spoonable for tacos, or cook them down until thick enough for tostadas and bean dips.
150m6 servingsEasy
Vegan RecipesLemon Gigante Beans
Creamy gigante beans simmered until tender, then finished with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Serve them warm with crusty bread, or chill them for a bright make-ahead bean salad.
135m6 servingsEasy
Vegan RecipesPan-Fried Beans with Kale
Creamy cannellini beans meet garlicky kale in a one-pan meal that is simple, hearty, and ready in about 35 minutes. Serve it with toast, rice, or a squeeze of lemon for an easy weeknight dinner.
35m4 servingsEasy
DinnerPupusas with Cheese, Beans, and Quick Curtido
These Salvadoran pupusas are soft corn cakes filled with melty cheese and beans, then cooked on a hot skillet until lightly crisp. Serve them with tangy curtido and a spoonful of salsa roja for a complete, hands-on meal.
70mServes 4–5Medium
Salads & sidesRoasted Green Beans
Roasted green beans are a simple side dish with crisp edges, tender centers, and a little natural sweetness from the oven. This version uses olive oil, garlic, lemon, and a hot sheet pan for green beans that are easy to\
28m4 servingsEasy
DinnerStir-Fried String Beans with Tofu
Quick, healthy, and full of flavor—this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
25m4 servingsEasy
Vegetarian RecipesThree Cheese Pizza Beans
These saucy baked beans borrow the flavors of a cheese pizza: tomato, oregano, garlic, stretchy mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and Parmesan. Serve them with toast, salad, or roasted vegetables for a cozy meatless dinner.
50m6 servingsEasy