Kidney Bean Side Dishes : View Recipes

Kidney beans are simmered with tomato sauce and herbs, and served atop rice seasoned with adobo. 

Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run to the kitchen to ask, 'is it ready yet?' - Helen Gabraith, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 

This is a recipe that I made for my nephew's barbecue cookout. I received praise from everyone, even my mother. She always claims that I add too much to my cooking. I showed her. 

A spicy bean salad with a kick of lime that is great as a side dish, nacho topping, or all on it's own! 

Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 'Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor,' she notes. 'It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time.' 

'This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have family and friends asking for more,' assures Marie Leadmon of Bethesda, Maryland. 'It's a favorite in my recipe collection.' 

One of our family's all-time favorites. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread! 

This hearty melange of beans works just as well at the Thanksgiving feast as it does at a summer barbeque. Using canned beans makes it practical to incorporate the variety of legumes required for the calico effect, and simplifies the preparation. 

These hearty beans full of ground beef and bacon are great for a picnic or potluck. 

After my dad had heart-trouble years ago, my mom adapted an old recipe to come up with this colorful all-in-one dish. It has been a favorite for a long time. Even our kids like it, and they can be quite picky! --Linda Rindels of Littleton, Colorado 

'In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet,' writes field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon. The bountiful blend of tomatoes, kidney beans, cheese and onion makes it a satisfying centerpiece for breakfast, brunch or supper. 

I usually bake extra potatoes in anticipation of making this recipe. When our kids come in from sledding, I just reheat the potatoes in the microwave, top them with the chili..and they have a warm, hearty lunch--Marlys Withrow-Hill, Walsenburg, Colorado 

We've lived here, where Cajun cooking is common, for nearly 25 years and have come to rely on this staple menu item. If you've never tried red beans and rice before, I assure you'll like this recipe.--Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana 

Green, white, red, and yellow are the colors of this easy, intriguingly spiced vegetable dish. 

I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 

All our friends love this dish...it tastes so good with ground beef and a blend of different beans. Brown sugar and mustard are a nice accent to the tomato paste.--Linda Biggs, Canfield, Ohio 

Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. 'I get a lot of compliments on it,' says Howie Wiener, Spring Hill, Florida. Not only does it come together quickly, but at 70 cents a serving, it's economical, too. 

This is a tasty and satisfying dish that is quicker than the usual preparation of greens with bacon. Serve on its own or over rice. 

This is quick and delicious! Eat the cauliflower with plenty of naan or rice; it's especially delicious with a side of plain yogurt! 

Cabbage is given an exotic twist when seasoned with a multitude of Indian spices, and simmered with beans. Complex, intriguing dish. You can get the spices at an Indian shop. Also good with other vegetables.