Beans take the lead in these surprisingly bold dishes. Packed with protein, texture, and flavor, they prove simplicity can still impress. Humble ingredient, star results.

Chicken Bean Soup

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Chicken Bean Soup. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Chicken Bean Soup is a mildly spiced, hearty dish that is packed with both protein and flavor. A savory chicken and bean stew with a surprise ingredient!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

A slow cooker filled with Boston baked beans ready to be served.
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy classic Boston Baked Beans cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. This recipe offers a rich, savory flavor with a touch of sweetness, ideal for a comforting meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta

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Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with the Mediterranean White Bean Salad. The creamy white beans, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese come together to create a refreshing summer salad that is both satisfying and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta

Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

A bowl of roasted red potatoes and green beans seasoned with herbs.
Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes is a flavorful blend of tender roasted potatoes and crispy green beans. It’s a great side dish to pair with any meal.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

Kale White Bean Salad

A square white bowl filled with kale salad, featuring beans and avocado pieces, placed on a table with a spoon beside it.
Kale White Bean Salad. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Kale White Bean Salad is a vibrant, flavorful, and a simple side dish to feed your family. The tender kale, hearty white beans, all coated in a lemon mustard vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: Kale White Bean Salad

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

This dish is full of bold, comforting flavors that turn simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal. Every bite delivers warmth and a taste of the islands without any fuss.
Get the Recipe: Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

A square white bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes and green beans, placed on a green checkered cloth, with a spoon and pepper mill visible in the background.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Roasted sweet potatoes and green beans are bursting with sweet and savory flavors and then roasted to perfection. They go will with any meal!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans are super simple, healthy and easy to make. Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these pressure cooker beans are filled with a deep, smoky flavor that accommodates a variety of dishes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

A dish of cooked green beans sprinkled with seasoning and bits of bacon, served with a fork on the side.
Old-Fashioned Green Beans. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Transport yourself to simpler times with this classic dish. These green beans are slow-cooked with savory seasonings, making them tender and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Butter Bean Salad

Bowl full of butter bean salad on a table.
Butter Bean Salad. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Butter Bean Salad is full of beans, crunchy fresh vegetables, and a tangy oil and vinegar dressing. It’s a great summer side dish.
Get the Recipe: Butter Bean Salad

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