2,984 beans grain recipes

Cumin and garlic pinto beans simmered low and slow with onion, a single slice of bacon, and whole cumin seeds. The classic Tex-Mex side, sturdier and tastier than canned. Quick-soak method skips the overnight wait.

Plump shrimp seared with loads of garlic, blistered green beans, fresh ginger, and a hit of chili-garlic paste. Finished with lime juice and sesame oil for a bright, savory weeknight stir-fry.

Summer bean and basil soup is a classic Provençal soupe au pistou. White beans, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and macaroni in a light broth, served with a fresh basil-garlic pistou sauce on top.

Caribbean shrimp and black bean salad tossed in a salsa-honey vinaigrette with celery, red onion, and cilantro. A no-cook, make-ahead summer salad ready after a two-hour chill to let the flavors marry.

Simple two-bean salad with great northern beans, red kidney beans, fresh tomatoes, and Swiss chard made in a pressure cooker. A wholesome plant-based meal served over rice or pasta.

Chicken and black bean salad with red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and fresh coriander in a zesty lime-jalapeno dressing. A no-cook, high-protein meal ready in 20 minutes.

Spicy chili beans made from dried red kidney beans simmered 4 hours with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, tomatoes, and bell pepper. A meatless chili with serious heat and deep bean flavor.

Old-fashioned chicken noodle soup simmered from scratch with a whole chicken, gizzards, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables. A 3-hour Sunday supper that feeds 14 hungry souls.

Cuban black bean and ham soup simmered with bay, thyme, and oregano, then thickened with mashed beans and finished with a splash of dark rum. Served over rice with cool sour cream.

Slow cooker pinto bean soup with smoky ham hock and pasta simmered all day until thick and soul-warming. Set it in the morning, crush the beans, and serve a crowd.

Santa Fe spicy baked black beans with chipotle puree, ancho chiles, molasses, and two vinegars in a smoky-sweet sauce. Baked for an hour until thick and saucy. Serve in warm corn tortillas.

Quick microwave chili dogs with frankfurters, chili beans, and chopped onion in split buns. Ready in under 5 minutes for a fast lunch or snack.

Start up the barbecue in your crockpot with this dish made of succulent beef and a variety of spices.

Rice almondine with brown minute rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and dill cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice. A quick 15-minute side dish with nutty crunch.

Portuguese kale soup (caldo verde-style) with linguica or chourico, kidney beans, cabbage, and potatoes. A hearty New England-Portuguese immigrant classic.

Hearty South American vegetable soup with tomatillos, black beans, chayote, pattypan squash, corn, and a smoky chipotle kick. A filling, plant-based bowl loaded with Latin spices.