Bean

Beans are a staple in many cultures around the world and have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. The first recorded bean recipe was found in an Egyptian tomb dating back to the 2nd century BC. This recipe was for a dish called ful medames, which is still eaten today.

Beans were brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 16th century. They quickly became a staple of the diet of many cultures in the Americas, including the Native Americans. Many different bean dishes were created, such as frijoles refritos, chili con carne, and baked beans.

Beans are a nutritious and versatile food that can be used in many different dishes. They are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Beans can be cooked in many different ways and are a staple in many cuisines around the world.

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Recipes

 

Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew

5/5 - 8116 votes

• salt
• salt
• bread
• thyme
• onion
• vegetable
• italian parsley
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• lemon zest
• cherry
• navy bean
• garlic

 

Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe

5/5 - 6743 votes

• fried
• salt
• red pepper flake
• parsley
• broccoli rabe
• red
• preserved lemon
• olive oil
• feta
• harissa
• navy bean
• vegetable
• garlic

 

Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

5/5 - 6144 votes

• salt
• bread
• shrimp
• lemon zest
• sweet
• cannellini bean
• chicken stock
• parsley
• garlic
• leek
• butter

 

Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens

5/5 - 5443 votes

• lemon juice
• ginger
• tomato paste
• salt
• green
• carrot
• onion
• chicken stock
• ground turkey
• red pepper flake
• navy bean
• olive oil
• garlic
• cumin

 

Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil

5/5 - 4872 votes

• BEANS
• salt
• salt
• chicken stock
• olive oil
• navy bean
• garlic
• HERB OIL
• salt
• lemon squeeze
• olive oil
• chive
• cilantro
• basil

 

Red Beans and Rice

5/5 - 3140 votes

• white grain rice
• parsley
• andouille sausage
• green onion
• rib celery
• bell pepper
• red bean
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• basil
• salt
• onion
• bay leaf
• sage
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake

4/5 - 7365 votes

• salt
• cumin
• cheddar cheese
• smoked paprika
• water
• tomato paste
• red pepper flake
• black bean
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

5/5 - 2593 votes

• white rice
• ginger
• oil
• honey
• tofu
• chinese black vinegar
• sesame oil
• cilantro
• green onion
• garlic
• chile condiment
• soy sauce
• green bean

 

Creamy Braised White Beans

4/5 - 5844 votes

• aleppo pepper
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• milk
• butter
• chickpea
• navy bean
• garlic
• thyme
• nutmeg
• bread

 

Black Bean Burgers

5/5 - 2495 votes

• bean liquid
• salt
• soy sauce
• cumin
• garlic
• cilantro
• stemless porcini mushroom
• black bean
• olive oil
• smoked paprika
• rolled oat

 

Tomato and White Bean Soup With Lots of Garlic

4/5 - 4278 votes

• heavy cream
• salt
• stock
• tomato
• garlic
• olive oil
• navy bean

 

Slow-Cooker Cauliflower, Potato and White Bean Soup

4/5 - 3674 votes

• salt
• potato chip
• cheddar cheese
• cauliflower
• yukon gold potato
• lemon juice
• thyme
• chive
• garlic powder
• onion
• white wine
• cannellini bean
• butter
• garlic
• vegetable stock
• sour cream

 

Baked Beans

5/5 - 1734 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• bacon
• molasses
• navy bean
• mustard

 

French Potato and Green Bean Salad

5/5 - 1629 votes

• salt
• french bean
• anchovy
• caper
• chive
• bay leaf
• thyme
• olive oil
• potato
• basil
• parsley
• dijon mustard
• garlic
• white wine vinegar
• egg
• anchovy
• arugula

 

Stir-Fried Green Beans With Pork and Chiles

5/5 - 1371 votes

• white rice
• tomato
• ground pork
• ginger
• coriander seed
• salt
• sugar
• cilantro
• oil
• red chile
• rice wine vinegar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• green bean

 

Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

4.4/5 - 760 votes

• nonstick spray
• chicken broth
• half
• green bean
• salt
• black pepper
• mushroom
• nutmeg
• all purpose flour
• salt
• panko bread crumb
• butter
• garlic
• onion

 

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

5/5 - 1192 votes

• cannellini bean
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• dijon mustard
• pepper
• parsley
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• red wine vinegar
• onion
• salt

 

Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary

5/5 - 1185 votes

• water
• rosemary
• olive oil
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• navy bean
• lemon juice

 

One-Pot Rice and Beans

4/5 - 2363 votes

• lime
• grain rice
• salt
• black
• onion
• chicken
• olive oil

 

Lamb and White Bean Chili

5/5 - 1158 votes

• salt
• lime
• yogurt
• lamb
• coriander
• cumin
• onion
• cilantro
• tomato paste
• chile powder
• olive oil
• poblano pepper
• jalapeño
• navy bean
• garlic

 

North African Bean Stew With Barley and Winter Squash

5/5 - 1109 votes

• aleppo pepper
• saffron
• yogurt
• fennel
• cilantro
• barley
• red lentil
• cinnamon
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• tomato paste
• leek
• chicken
• baharat
• salt
• garlic
• turnip
• bean

 

Pan-Roasted Green Beans With Golden Almonds

5/5 - 1054 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• shallot
• lemon
• almond
• olive oil
• green

 

Black Bean Soup

4.8/5 - 468 votes

• cheddar cheese
• lime juice
• salt
• sour cream
• green onion
• chili powder
• cilantro
• bacon
• tomato
• chicken broth
• ketchup
• worcestershire sauce
• onion
• black bean
• garlic

 

White Beans With Radishes, Miso and Greens

5/5 - 1021 votes

• black pepper
• lemon
• white miso
• navy bean
• garlic
• pea shoot
• radish
• butter

 

Chile-Crisp Shrimp and Green Beans

5/5 - 1007 votes

• salt
• shrimp
• soy sauce
• sugar
• red pepper flake
• cinnamon
• shallot
• green bean
• peanut
• cumin
• garlic
• canola oil

 

Farro and Bean Soup

5/5 - 963 votes

• parmesan cheese
• pepper
• salt
• tomato paste
• tomato
• bouquet garni
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• red bean
• pancetta
• parsley
• olive oil
• leek
• garlic
• farro
• sage

 

Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens

4/5 - 2002 votes

• parmesan cheese
• salt
• green
• garlic
• lemon
• parmesan rind
• red pepper flake
• navy bean
• olive oil
• thyme

 

Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili

4.22/5 - 834 votes

• navy bean
• tomato
• apple butter
• olive oil
• smoked paprika
• cinnamon
• salt
• tomato paste
• ground turkey
• chili powder
• cumin
• bay leaf
• chipotle
• red pepper
• onion
• chicken broth
• garlic
• cheddar cheese

 

Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs

4/5 - 1902 votes

• labneh
• harissa
• black pepper
• egg white
• lemon
• cilantro
• cumin
• dill
• green onion
• salt
• bean
• cornstarch
• coriander
• olive oil

 

Sheet-Pan Gochujang Shrimp and Green Beans

4/5 - 1866 votes

• green bean
• shrimp
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• gochujang
• honey

 

Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup

4/5 - 1862 votes

• salt
• cannellini
• tomato
• oregano
• bay leaf
• quinoa
• parsley
• light olive oil
• garlic
• carrot
• onion
• celery
• vegetable stock

 

Green Bean Casserole

4/5 - 1711 votes

• salt
• crème fraîche
• bread crumb
• mushroom
• heavy cream
• green bean
• butter
• marjoram
• shallot
• gruyère cheese
• bacon

 

Tuna and Bean Salad

5/5 - 776 votes

• salt
• nonfat yogurt
• red wine vinegar
• cannellini bean
• water tuna
• onion
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• japanese cucumber
• parsley
• olive oil
• sage

 

Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens

5/5 - 723 votes

• hot sauce
• sour cream
• apple cider vinegar
• bay leaf
• bell pepper
• collard green
• ham
• black pepper
• parsley
• salt
• celery
• jalapeño
• onion
• olive oil
• garlic
• pinto
• ham stock

 

Black Bean Salad

4.9/5 - 266 votes

• lime juice
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper
• jalapeño
• corn
• green onion
• pineapple
• bell pepper
• onion
• cumin
• black bean
• tomato
• honey
• sherry vinegar

 

Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

4/5 - 1543 votes

• BLACK BEANS
• corn tortilla
• salt
• cilantro
• tomato paste
• avocado
• jalapeño
• onion
• red
• chili powder
• oregano
• cumin
• olive oil
• black bean
• garlic
• SPICY ONIONS
• salt
• sugar
• jalapeño
• lime
• onion

 

White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander

5/5 - 653 votes

• salt
• white cannellini bean
• garlic
• olive oil
• tahini
• coriander seed
• white miso paste
• lemon juice

 

Farro and Green Bean Salad With Walnuts and Dill

5/5 - 650 votes

• GREEN BEANS
• black pepper
• salt
• lemon juice
• green bean
• olive oil
• FARRO
• salt
• farro
• GREMOLATA
• dill
• walnut
• shallot
• lemon zest

 

Lemony White Beans With Anchovy and Parmesan

5/5 - 649 votes

• parmesan hunk
• salt
• red pepper flake
• escarole
• lemon
• mint
• parsley
• olive oil
• caper
• navy bean
• anchovy
• garlic

 

Red Bean Stew

4/5 - 1451 votes

• pepper
• salt
• red bean
• oregano
• bay leaf
• bell pepper
• onion
• yogurt
• parsley
• sugar
• cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• sweet hungarian paprika
• tomato paste
• carrot
• garlic

 

Southern Crock Pot Pinto Beans With Ham Hocks

4.5/5 - 288 votes

• smoked ham hock
• pinto bean
• red pepper flake
• bay leaf
• water
• black pepper
• salt

 

Creamy White Bean Soup With Spicy Paprika Oil

4/5 - 1417 votes

• SOUP
• salt
• fennel seed
• olive oil
• half
• italian seasoning
• cannellini bean
• shallot
• rosemary
• celery
• garlic
• chicken
• PAPRIKA OIL
• smoked paprika
• red pepper flake
• olive oil

 

Homemade Green Bean Casserole

4/5 - 1413 votes

• CRISP ONIONS
• heat oil
• salt
• all purpose flour
• bread crumb
• onion
• CASSEROLE
• thyme
• salt
• red wine vinegar
• worcestershire
• chicken stock
• milk
• green bean
• mushroom
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• butter

 

Baked Mushrooms and White Beans With Buttery Bread Crumbs

4/5 - 1360 votes

• BREAD CRUMBS
• salt
• butter
• panko
• MUSHROOMS AND WHITE BEANS
• salt
• vegetable stock
• mushroom
• butter
• thyme
• navy bean
• shallot
• italian parsley
• garlic
• olive oil
• feta

 

Vegan Mushroom Bean Burger

4/5 - 408 votes

• pinto bean
• garlic
• onion
• parsley
• egg replacer
• cumin
• water
• canola oil
• green onion
• mushroom
• hamburger bun
• spinach
• black pepper
• salt

 

Green Bean Casserole

4/5 - 1295 votes

• salt
• nonstick spray
• panko bread crumb
• woods mushrooms hen
• cajun seasoning
• heavy cream
• chicken base concentrate
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• parmesan cheese
• nutmeg
• fried shallot
• all purpose flour
• olive oil
• butter
• shallot
• haricots vert
• garlic

 

Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans

5/5 - 552 votes

• salt
• green bean
• chinese rice wine
• ginger
• garlic
• peanut oil
• soy sauce
• red pepper flake

 

Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

5/5 - 550 votes

• salt
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• cherry tomato
• oregano
• chickpea
• lemon juice
• dill
• olive oil
• green bean
• feta

 

Vegan Coconut-Ginger Black Beans

4/5 - 1237 votes

• hot sauce
• salt
• lime zest juice
• coconut milk
• ginger
• cumin
• plantain chip
• coconut oil
• black bean

 

One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

4/5 - 1209 votes

• salt
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• butter
• onion
• rosemary
• potato chip
• white wine
• milk
• salt
• red pepper flake
• herbs parsley
• olive oil
• navy bean
• tuna
• anchovy
• cheese
• garlic

 

Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

4/5 - 1199 votes

• chipotle hot sauce
• salt
• olive oil
• coriander
• black bean
• lime
• avocado
• mango
• onion
• mushroom
• yogurt
• cheddar cheese
• rye bread
• cherry tomato
• cilantro
• brioche roll

 

Rich & Creamy Beans From Rachel Roddy

4.6/5 - 216 votes

• salt
• cannellini bean
• garlic
• olive oil
• sage

 

Slow-Baked Beans With Kale

4/5 - 1167 votes

• parsley bouquet garni consisting
• pepper amount
• salt
• herbes de provence
• tomato paste
• kale
• carrot
• onion
• rib celery
• bread crumb
• navy bean
• water
• olive oil
• garlic

 

White Bean Burgers

4/5 - 1119 votes

• pepper
• salt
• hamburger bun
• egg
• onion
• bread crumb
• parsley
• navy bean
• olive oil
• sage
• carrot
• garlic
• lemon juice

 

Harissa and White Bean Chili

4/5 - 1102 votes

• black pepper
• yogurt
• salt
• oregano
• cumin
• cherry
• avocado
• onion
• feta
• cilantro
• harissa
• vegetable broth
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• navy bean
• garlic
• jalapeño
• lime
• red
• spinach

 

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese

4.6/5 - 183 votes

• monterey jack cheese
• black bean
• onion
• salsa
• green chile
• chicken breast
• cilantro
• olive oil
• garlic
• flour tortilla
• broccoli
• celery
• onion
• potato

 

Shrimp and White Beans With Fennel and Pancetta

4/5 - 1037 votes

• salt
• shrimp
• navy bean
• tomato
• fennel
• onion
• herb
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• fennel seed
• garlic
• pancetta

 

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork and Beans

4/5 - 982 votes

• salt
• barbecue sauce
• olive oil
• chipotle
• pinto bean
• light brown sugar
• pork shoulder
• garlic

 

Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone

4.8/5 - 165 votes

• salt
• tomato paste
• bay leaf
• carrot
• onion
• rib celery
• parmesan cheese
• cannellini bean
• tomato
• olive oil
• garlic
• beef broth
• ground beef

 

Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

5/5 - 366 votes

• salt
• green olife
• chive
• shallot
• green bean
• dill
• red wine vinegar
• dijon mustard
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

4.99/5 - 174 votes

• carrot
• bell pepper
• onion
• canola
• dark kidney bean
• northern white bean
• black pepper
• sage
• salt
• all purpose flour
• kielbasa sausage
• garlic
• milk
• worcestershire sauce
• parsley

 

Roasted Green Beans

5/5 - 394 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• pepper
• green bean

 

BA's Best Green Bean Casserole

4.8/5 - 180 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• heavy cream
• mushroom
• milk
• parmesan cheese
• green bean
• all purpose flour
• olive oil
• french fried onion
• garlic
• thyme
• butter

 

Vegan Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice

5/5 - 357 votes

• rice
• salt
• louisiana hot sauce
• green onion
• kidney bean
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• soy sauce
• sweet paprika
• bell pepper
• white
• onion
• garlic
• sage
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• smoked paprika
• celery
• bay leaf
• thyme

 

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

4/5 - 894 votes

• rice
• salt
• louisiana hot sauce
• green onion
• kidney bean
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• bell pepper
• onion
• smoked ham hock
• garlic
• smoked pork sausage
• sage
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• celery
• bay leaf
• thyme

 

Black Bean Chili With Mushrooms

4/5 - 877 votes

• salt
• sour cream
• porcini mushroom
• cremini mushroom
• turbinado sugar
• ground chile
• jalapeño
• onion
• cumin
• oil
• cinnamon
• tomato
• black bean
• bell pepper
• tomato paste
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• chipotle

 

5-Ingredient Slow-Cooked Beans With Bacon

4/5 - 264 votes

• ketchup
• mustard powder
• brown sugar
• bean
• bacon

 

Stir-Fried Beans With Tofu and Chiles

5/5 - 328 votes

• tofu
• green bean
• chinese sherry
• garlic
• ginger
• cornstarch
• green onion
• cilantro
• vegetable stock
• salt
• sugar
• thai
• soy sauce
• peanut

 

Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

4/5 - 807 votes

• cornmeal
• oil
• salt
• bun
• cilantro
• green onion
• brown rice
• egg
• serrano chile
• sunny side egg
• chipotle chile powder
• cayenne pepper
• cornstarch dissolved
• cumin seed
• black bean

 

Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans

5/5 - 302 votes

• black pepper
• lemon
• yogurt
• green bean
• sugar
• salt
• mint
• garlic
• onion
• tomato
• olive oil

 

Crock Pot Great Northern Beans

4.5/5 - 170 votes

• onion
• carrot
• great northern bean
• celery flake
• celery
• water
• black pepper
• garlic
• bay leaf
• parsley
• salt

 

Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin

4/5 - 750 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• tuna
• butter
• onion
• red chile
• parsley
• olive oil
• gruyère cheese
• heavy cream
• panko bread crumb
• milk
• navy bean
• garlic

 

Big Pot of Beans

4/5 - 750 votes

• cured sausage hunk
• aromatic
• herb
• herb
• olive oil
• salt
• bean

 

Caribbean Rice and Beans

4.86/5 - 147 votes

• chicken bouillon
• paprika
• thyme
• scotch bonnet pepper
• onion
• coconut milk
• vegetable oil
• kidney bean
• grain rice
• creole spice
• bay leaf
• chicken broth
• garlic
• salt

 

Baked Beans With Sweet Potatoes and Chipotles

5/5 - 276 votes

• salt
• red bean
• bay leaf
• yellow
• tomato paste
• olive oil
• honey
• chipotle
• sweet potato
• garlic

 

Pork and Beans with Garlic and Greens

5/5 - 266 votes

• chicken stock
• tomato
• pork butt
• white
• olive oil
• black pepper
• onion
• garlic
• kale
• mustard
• salt

 

Instant Pot Refried Beans

4.5/5 - 161 votes

• onion
• cayenne pepper
• pinto bean
• cumin
• salt
• oregano
• black pepper
• garlic
• bacon dripping
• water

 

Black Bean Salad

4.7/5 - 130 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cherry tomato
• corn
• olive oil
• orange bell pepper
• garlic
• avocado
• juice lime
• black bean
• onion
• cilantro
• chili powder
• salt

 

Beef and Bean Burritos

4.6/5 - 130 votes

• onion
• cilantro
• cumin
• flour tortilla
• chili powder
• oregano
• salt
• ground beef
• refried bean
• cheddar cheese
• mexican tomato sauce

 

Blistered Green Beans With Shallots and Pistachios

4/5 - 678 votes

• salt
• soy sauce
• green bean
• black pepper
• pistachio
• lime juice
• shallot
• oil
• garlic

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