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.

Recipes / beans and legumes

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

Creole Kidney Beans

Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes

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

Southern Pinto Beans And Ham Hocks

Made with onion, hot sauce, salt, smoked ham hocks, dried pinto beans, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, black pepper

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 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

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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 Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach

Made with curry powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion, garlic, lentils, converted rice, spinach

Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours

Sweet Hickory Bbq Baked Beans

Made with barbecue seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, pork and beans, maple syrup

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Swedish Brown Beans

Made with butter, molasses, pinto beans, cinnamon, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

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 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

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

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

Patio Beans

Made with bacon, onion, pork and beans, Dr. Pepper, ketchup, prepared mustard

Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Crema Conde

Made with black beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, oil, dried Mexican oregano, pepper, salt, cognac, chicken stock

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lima Beans with Bacon

Made with parsley, bacon, frozen lima beans, water, salt, black pepper, rosemary

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Franks & Boston Baked Beans

Made with Great Northern or navy beans, onion, molasses, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, chicken franks

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Beans

Made with pork and beans, pinto beans, lima beans, butter beans, ketchup, onion, brown sugar, salt, pineapple juice, dry mustard

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

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

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

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

Italian White Beans

Made with black pepper, salt, white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves, water, canned cannelini beans

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Pinto Beans With Oregano And Minced Vegetables

Made with parsley, roasted red bell pepper, onion, carrot, garlic, canola oil, serano chilies, dried oregano, pinto beans, tomatoes

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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

Cooking Dried Beans In The Slow Cooker

Made with water, beans, celery, onion, carrot

Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours

Ranch-Style Pinto Beans

Made with dried epazote, pinto beans, ground cinnamon, oil or bacon fat, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, tomato

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

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 Bourbon Baked Beans

Made with brown sugar, crushed pineapple, boston baked beans, dry mustard, chili sauce, molasses, bourbon, brewed coffee

Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours

Sweet And Sour Baked Beans

Made with ketchup, pork and beans, bacon, pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, green bell pepper, onion

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

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

Root Beer Baked Beans

Made with bacon, onion, hot sauce, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, dry mustard

Method: stovetop, 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