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Kidney bean recipes

46 Recipes

Get inspired with our best-rated recipes for kidney beans. From chillies and curries to stews and salads, make the most of this storecupboard favourite.

Kidney bean curry

235 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge or when you fancy something cheap, this curry is delicious and filling. It's healthy and vegan-friendly, too.

35 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Chilli con carne recipe

2,498 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

1 hr and 10 mins
Easy

Spicy bean burgers with lime yogurt & salsa

121 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

These beany veggie burgers are easy to make and the toppings make them wonderfully moist - cook from frozen to save time

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Turbo beans & cheese on toast

6 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

42 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Mild chilli & bean pasta bake

91 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

55 mins
Easy
Healthy

Chilli chicken one-pot

120 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

1 hr and 25 mins
Easy

Quick chilli

88 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

This fast and filling chilli is great served with rice or piled high onto a baked potato and dolloped with soured cream

20 mins
Easy

Spicy chicken & bean stew

70 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

1 hr and 35 mins
Easy
Healthy

Vegetable & bean chilli

62 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

45 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Refried bean quesadillas

80 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

This casual meat-free main is a cheap and cheerful way to fill up your friends. Serve these vegetarian quesadillas in slices, so they're easy to eat

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Easy chilli con carne

60 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this easy homemade classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer

1 hr and 20 mins
Easy

Salsa chicken peppers

40 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

A low-fat filler that can be warmed up easily for lunch the next day. Experiment with your favourite fillings

50 mins
Easy

Chilli beef shepherd’s pie

38 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping

35 mins
Easy

Quick chilli with creamy chive crushed potatoes

42 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

Make comfort in a pot with this tasty and warming recipe, perfect for rainy evenings

20 mins
Easy

Cottage chilli hotpot

33 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish - if you're spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

3 hrs and 20 mins
Easy

Vegan chilli

233 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Our healthy vegan chilli recipe packs in plenty of vegetables and doesn’t fall short on the flavour front. Serve it with rice or in jacket potatoes for a filling supper

1 hr
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Mexican bean salad

30 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Spicy sausage & bean one-pot

46 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too

25 mins
Easy

Chicken quesadillas

41 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

16 mins
Easy

Cheesy bean potatoes

21 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Give baked potatoes a bit of oomph with this easily reheated side dish - great with sausages and salad

2 hrs and 10 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Fruity Caribbean curry

39 ratings 4.9 out of 5 star rating

Kidney beans and veg make chicken drumsticks go further with this sweet and hot curry - pack in 4 of your 5 a day in a filling family meal

1 hr
Easy

Cajun turkey steaks with pineapple salsa

30 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Turkey is the ultimate healthy, feelgood food - low in fat but high in protein. Jazz it up with a spicy salsa

40 mins
Easy

Spicy chicken fried rice

24 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

A clever mix of basmati and wild rice gives this superhealthy chicken dish a wonderfully nutty bite

30 mins
Easy

Simple coconut & bean soup

22 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
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