345 dried bean recipes

Bajan black bean soup from Barbados: dried black beans simmered with a ham hock, fragrant with allspice and lemon, finished with cream and an optional splash of dark rum. Caribbean comfort in a bowl.

North Carolina-style barbecued baked beans with dried pinto beans, chili powder, mustard, and tangy vinegar sauce. A smoky, spicy Southern casserole baked with onion slices on top.

Ba mee nam: Thai egg noodle soup with ground pork, dried shrimp, crispy fried garlic, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts in a savory chicken broth. Comforting and ready in 40 minutes.

Meatless red beans and rice simmers dry red beans with onion, garlic, and a clever pinch of fennel seed that echoes sausage, cooked down to a thick, creamy gravy and spooned over rice. Vegan comfort, no meat needed.

Mixed bean casserole with four kinds of beans, cubed Spam, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, and mustard baked low and slow. A classic potluck baked beans dish.

Bean curd skin rolls wrap shredded mushrooms, dried tofu, celery, and carrot in fresh tofu sheets, then shallow-fry until crisp and golden. Drizzled with a chili-ginger dipping sauce.

Santa Fe black bean cakes made from scratch with dried black beans, bacon, serrano chiles, ancho powder, and cumin. Pan-fried until crisp and served with sour cream and salsa.

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.

Arroz con habichuelas, Puerto Rican red beans and rice with cumin, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of raw sugar. Soaked dried beans simmered until creamy, served over fluffy white rice.

Chickpea salad with tahini made from dried garbanzo beans, lemon, garlic, cumin, and coriander. A from-scratch hummus-style dip that's sieved smooth and chilled overnight for the best flavor.

Quinoa and butter beans simmered with sweet potato, butternut squash, and dried cranberries in orange juice and warm spices. A colorful vegetarian main packed with fall harvest flavors.

Jalapeno pinto beans simmered from dried with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Spicy, earthy, and versatile enough to serve as a side or mash into bean enchiladas.

A wholesome white bean soup with carrots, celery, green beans, garlic, and basil, brightened with lemon juice. Vegan, high fiber, and kid-friendly comfort food from dried beans.

Senate navy bean soup with dried beans, chicken broth, and a bright lemon juice finish. A simple, classic American bean soup inspired by the U.S. Capitol's famous recipe.

Uncomplicated and satisfying, this recipe for anasazi beans is from savory.

Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian stewed fava bean dish simmered with red lentils, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hearty, vegan, and high in protein.