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