Healthy Bean Recipes

From side dishes to entrées, our healthy bean recipes are hearty, satisfying, and tasty. Discover bold and vibrant ways to enjoy protein-rich beans!

Chickpea Recipes
Green Bean Recipes
Turkey Stew Turkey Stew
270 mins
Air Fryer Almond Crusted Salmon Air Fryer Almond Crusted Salmon
20 mins
White Chicken Chili White Chicken Chili
375 mins
White Bean Chili White Bean Chili
255 mins
White Bean Chicken Chili White Bean Chicken Chili
375 mins
Green Bean Casserole Green Bean Casserole
45 mins
Golden Sesame-Turmeric Hummus Golden Sesame-Turmeric Hummus
10 mins
Mediterranean Chopped Salad Mediterranean Chopped Salad
30 mins
Honey Dijon Hummus Honey Dijon Hummus
10 mins
Tomato Bean Chili Tomato Bean Chili
30 mins
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
45 mins
Eggplant Chickpea Stew Eggplant Chickpea Stew
105 mins
Asparagus Bean Tacos Asparagus Bean Tacos
45 mins
Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches
30 mins
Spinach, Beet and Chicken Salad Spinach, Beet and Chicken Salad
45 mins
Kale, White Bean and Tomato Salad Kale, White Bean and Tomato Salad
15 mins
Greek Zucchini Boats Greek Zucchini Boats
45 mins
Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Melts Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Melts
30 mins
Tofu Breakfast Burrito Tofu Breakfast Burrito
15 mins
Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos
30 mins
Black Bean and Hominy Chili Black Bean and Hominy Chili
45 mins
Greek Salad Greek Salad
15 mins
Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup
30 mins
Spinach Salad Spinach Salad
15 mins
Black Bean Salad Black Bean Salad
15 mins
Green Beans with Shallots Green Beans with Shallots
30 mins
Green Beans with Almond Slices Green Beans with Almond Slices
20 mins
Green Beans with Tomatoes Green Beans with Tomatoes
35 mins
Farro Bean Salad Farro Bean Salad
45 mins
Black Bean Tacos Black Bean Tacos
30 mins
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About Our Healthy Bean Recipes

Looking for some good bean recipes the whole family will love? You’ve come to the right place! Our healthy bean recipes are tasty, economical and easy to make. They work great as healthy sides for dinner and can also stand on their own as a satisfying heart healthy lunch, snack or appetizer. Our team of professional chefs and registered dietitians have tapped into the many benefits of beans, from their high protein and fiber content to their meaty texture and subtle flavors, to create healthy bean side dishes you’ll want to make again and again. 

One of our favorite recipes with beans is this Mediterranean Bean Salad, refreshing and brimming with flavor. It makes for an eye-catching side dish or high-protein lunch. If you’re looking to get the party started, try this Corn and Black Bean Salsa or Black Bean Dip alongside tacos, tostadas or enchiladas. Our Barley and Black Bean Salad is wholesome, as is this colorful Farro Bean Salad, and each can be served alongside an entrée or on its own. No matter what types of beans you like, eating bean-based side dishes not only adds to the flavor profile of your meal but offers numerous health benefits, thanks to the protein, fiber and nutrients this powerhouse plant-based food contains. Other good options for tasty and healthy side dishes include recipes made with potatoes, rice, pasta and vegetables.