2,184 besan recipes

Southern-style dried lima beans slow-simmered with smoked ham hock skin, bacon drippings, and a pinch of sugar until creamy and tender. Simple, smoky, old-fashioned comfort food.

Cajun skillet beans with black-eyed peas, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus tomatoes, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. A quick, hearty vegetarian Cajun side.

Southern beans stew with black-eyed peas, bell pepper, thyme, cinnamon, and creamed coconut stirred in at the end. A hearty vegetarian stew with Caribbean-Southern crossover flavors.

Spice up your dinner with this scrumptious dish that can be used as an appetizer or can accompany any kind of meat.

Pressure-canned white beans with ham hocks, brown sugar, chili sauce, and mustard. A classic batch canning recipe that fills your pantry with smoky, sweet baked-style beans.

Dressed-up pork and beans with green chile sauce, molasses, and dill relish. This old-school stovetop side comes together fast with pantry staples and packs a sweet-tangy-spicy punch.

Baby Bean Burritos are bite-sized appetizer rolls stuffed with spicy refried beans, Monterey Jack, jalapeño, and cumin, wrapped in warm flour tortilla halves. Serve with sour cream and salsa for easy party snacking.

Dilly beans pickled with garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill in a hot vinegar brine. Crisp, tangy, spicy pickled green beans canned in pint jars.

Hearty Hungarian bean soup with tender navy beans, sweet paprika, and a tangy sour cream finish. This old-world comfort bowl simmers low and slow with leeks, carrots, and garlic for deep, soul-warming flavor.

Navy beans and lots of vegetables are simmered in juicy tomato sauce, then topped with bread crumbs and baked in the oven. A delicious vegetarian main dish.

Fava beans simmered or refried with onion, Roma tomato, and cilantro. A flexible Mexican-style habas preparation, two methods in one, great as a side or stuffed in tacos.

Classic three-ingredient green bean casserole with French-style green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onion rings. The original Thanksgiving side dish.

Chickpeas simmered in creamy coconut milk with tomato, garlic, and golden turmeric. Six ingredients, one pot, and deeply fragrant. Vegan African-inspired comfort over rice.

Black and white bean salad tossed with sauteed red onions, red wine vinegar, bell peppers, and garlic. A tangy, high-fiber side dish that comes together in 30 minutes.

Basic cooked beans in a pressure cooker: master method for transforming any dried bean into tender, flavorful beans in about an hour. No canned cans required, batch-friendly, freezer-ready.

Chili bean soup made from scratch with dried pink beans, stewed tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Half the beans get mashed for body, the rest set aside for a second meal.