12 Easy Bean Recipes Packed with Flavor and Protein
Beans are one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredients you can have in your pantry. Whether you’re looking for a hearty main course, a quick side dish, or something to bulk up your salads, these 12 easy bean recipes deliver on flavor and protein. From creamy soups to savory tacos, you’ll find dishes that are as simple to make as they are delicious. Get ready to transform your meals with these satisfying bean-based recipes!
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash Recipe
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash recipe is a simple but filling stew of corn, lima beans and other vegetables that can be served as a side dish or the main course.
Feijoada from Brazil
Feijoada is a thick, rich black bean stew, stuffed with several different kinds of pork and beef. The result is a dish that is delicious, warm, and comforting. It’s also the national dish of Brazil and a recipe worth sampling!
Minestrone Soup Recipe
A quick and healthy Minestrone soup recipe {can be made vegan and gluten-free if desired} with zucchini and basil. This recipe is only 111 calories per cup. It can be reheated and frozen for meal prep!
Zesty Tuna Lettuce Wraps
These zesty white bean and tuna lettuce wraps are a healthy, high protein lunch or dinner idea. For a twist on traditional lettuce wraps, we stuff vibrant magenta-hued radicchio lettuce cups with a creamy, punchy tuna white bean salad dressed with a lively Green Goddess dressing and slices of buttery avocado.
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Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad
This 7-ingredient Tuscan white bean salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, white beans, and basil, takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and can be enjoyed as a Summery appetizer, side, or light main!
Black Bean and Rice Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
This is one of our favorite summer rice salads. I make it ALL THE TIME because it’s an easy make ahead side dish for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and tailgates and goes well with all our grilled favorites. I like to brown rice for this recipe, but it’s good with white rice too.
Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe
Spicy, flavorful, crunchy, and delicious. This Spicy Southwest Salad copycat recipe tastes just like the Chick-Fil-A version! Make this easy salad in no time at all for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast that will leave you more than satisfied. Crisp corn tortillas, topped with a bed of black beans, a fried egg, homemade ranchero sauce, and delicious toppings. This recipe is a savory breakfast dream!
Zesty Frito Pie
Frito Pie, a delicious family favorite casserole loaded with ground beef, salsa, beans, corn and of course Fritos topped with melted cheese!
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is so easy to make and the perfect family meal. Completely homemade and packed with incredible flavor!
Five Bean Ham and Rice Salad
Cubed cooked ham meets cooked rice and Paisley Farm Five Bean Salad in this colorful side dish. Add in a little fresh dill, red bell pepper and banana pepper for some extra zing, and grab a fork!
Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes
This hearty homemade Vegetarian Chili with sweet potatoes and beans is perfectly seasoned with chili spices and easy to make on the stove top, the Instant pot or in the crock pot. This meatless vegetarian chili can be made vegan if the right toppings are chosen!
