Made with honey, preserved ginger, black pepper, salt, dried black-eyed peas, onion, bacon, dry mustard
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Beans and Legumes
Dried beans must be soaked overnight typically (some beans like lentils are an exception) to soften them. They can be stored (dry) for up to a year making them a great choice of stocking the pantry.
Beans are high in protein and fiber which is why they are a staple food item in so many cultures. They also make a great vegetarian alternative to meat.
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Black-Eyed Peas with Ginger
Black-Eyed Peas With Stewed Tomatoes
Made with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock or water, ham hock, dried black-eyed peas, tomatoes, sugar, olive oil, onion, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spanish-Style Lima Beans
Made with black pepper, dry lima beans, water, salt, onion, whole peeled tomatoes, oil, bay leaf
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Beans And Onions
Made with pork and beans, Cheddar cheese, brown sugar, dried parsley, seasoned salt, French fried onions
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pinto Beans And Beef
Made with lard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, habanero peppers, red bell pepper, yellow bell or wax pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Rum Baked Beans
Made with sliced pineapple, bacon, baked beans, dry mustard, ground ginger, coffee, brown sugar, rum
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kentucky Baked Beans
Made with black pepper, pork and beans, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, molasses, sweet gherkin pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Eyed Peas Casserole
Made with salt and pepper, green chiles, black olives, whole kernel corn, black eyed peas, bacon drippings, ground beef, onion, garlic powder, diced tomatoes
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creole Kidney Beans
Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans With Ham
Pinto beans, ham, and a blend of vegetables come together in this crock pot recipe, creating a hearty, seasoned dish. With minimal prep, it's an easy way to enjoy...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Frijoles Rancheros (Ranch-Style Beans)
Made with salt, black pepper, poblano chili, tomatoes, green bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Ranch Beans
Made with vinegar, prepared mustard, ketchup, ground beef, onion soup mix, pork & beans, kidney beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Butter Beans
Made with water, Tabasco sauce, lima beans, smoked sausage, green onions, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon
Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lentil Rice Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chicken broth, lentils, brown rice, onion, sweet basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Swedish Brown Beans
Made with butter, molasses, pinto beans, cinnamon, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cooking Dried Beans In The Slow Cooker
Made with water, beans, celery, onion, carrot
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Lentils With Chorizo
Made with bacon, lentils, chicken broth, bay leaf, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Patio Beans
Made with bacon, onion, pork and beans, Dr. Pepper, ketchup, prepared mustard
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Southern Baked Beans
Made with bacon, lemon juice, onion, pork and beans, prepared yellow mustard, maple syrup, light brown sugar, ketchup
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Eyed Peas And Collards Casserole
Made with water, canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, collards, tomato sauce, ketchup, molasses
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hearty Trail Beans
Made with serrano peppers, pinto beans, yellow onions, water, garlic, cola, smoked bacon, ketchup, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Borracho Baked Beans
Made with onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, rum, brown sugar, chorizo links, salt, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Ass Kickin' Baked Beans
Made with Tabasco sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, green beans, kidney beans, green onion, chili sauce, bacon, pork and beans, chili
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 2 hours
Cowboy Beans
Made with great Northern beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, prepared mustard, chili powder, black pepper, bratwurst
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese and Lentil Gratin
Made with carrot, celery, red lentils, water, garlic, vegetarian cheese, parsley, egg, salt and pepper, wholemeal bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Beer Baked Beans
Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lebanese Fava Beans
Made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, foul mudammas, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, cardamom, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Lima Beans
Made with sour cream, brown sugar, frozen baby lima beans or butter beans, green onion, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Refried Black Soy Beans
Made with heavy cream, chicken broth or water, chili powder, black soy beans, bacon, onion, butter, garlic salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Casola Po Staropolsku (Beans Old Polish Style)
Made with marjoram, salt and pepper, sugar, Uma or navy beans, bacon, onions, flour, prunes, raisins, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Spicy Black Beans
Made with fresh jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, dried black beans, turkey bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, dark molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Whipped Black Beans
Made with cumin, pepper, salt, black beans, lean pork, bacon, onions, garlic, oregano, evaporated milk
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Grandma's Baby Lima Casserole
Made with sweet bell pepper, sweet onion, celery, mayonnaise, pimento, sour cream, mushrooms, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baliada
This dish brings together warm flour tortillas with creamy black beans, tangy crema or sour cream, and crumbled cotija or queso fresco cheese for a satisfying meal or snack.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Mexican Red Beans
Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Black Beans and Barley
Made with fresh cilantro, black beans, canola oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chicken broth or vegetable broth, barley, dried oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecue Butter Beans
Made with onion, prepared yellow mustard, green bell pepper, butter beans, dry mustard, brown sugar, whole tomatoes, bacon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
German Sweet & Sour Beans With Bacon
Made with salt, bacon, water, onion, vinegar, flour, sugar, green beans
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Scandinavian Beans
Made with onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, molasses, Tabasco, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Fagioli all'Olio (White beans With Sage)
Made with olive oil, kosher salt, dried white beans, water, garlic, fresh sage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Refried Bean Casserole
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, eggs, chopped chilies
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Smoky Baked Beans With Peaches
Made with diced peaches in light syrup, barbecue sauce, nonstick cooking spray, onion, pinto beans, Great Northern beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
20-Minute Cowboy Beans
Made with brown sugar, barbecue sauce, pinto beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, kidney beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake
Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Tuscan-Style Beans With Rosemary
Made with pancetta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole parsley leaves, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chez Goo Goo Baked Beans
Made with navy beans, smoked bacon, onions, maple syrup, molasses, ground pepper, Dijon mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
Made with salt, green chiles, canola oil, tomatoes, scallions, pinto beans, beer, fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbeque Lima Beans
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, lima beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, tomato sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stove Top Baked Beans
Made with prepared mustard, butter, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Lentils
Made with onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, butter, all-purpose flour, beef stock, basil, ground thyme, fresh parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Three Meat Baked Beans
Made with Polish sausage, ground beef, bacon, onion, ketchup, pork and beans, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, brown sugar, prepared mustard
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Coconut Green Lentils
Made with fresh cilantro, water, oil, onion, garlic, ginger root, red chilies, lemongrass, whole green lentils, coconut milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Red Beans And Pasta
Made with fresh parsley, red beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic, spiral pasta, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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