Kidney Bean Recipes

In this recipe, we´re going to grab the most basic pantry staples and create an extraordinary dish. We´re talking Garlic Kidney Beans with Tomatoes. This dish is packed with flavors, easy to make and done in under 30 minutes. The perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner, yet it´s bold enough for an elegant weekend dish.

To make this recipe, I used jarred Spanish Kidney Beans, which is the same thing as the canned ones. Buy you can use any other type of beans here. Such as white beans, garbanzo beans or even black beans.

What really flavors this very simple yet bold dish, is the spices & herbs. I used a combination of Spanish paprika, ground cumin and dried oregano. I also added a splash of Sherry vinegar for a pop of Spanish goodness.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: As stated above, I used jarred kidney beans here. But you can also use dried ones. Just soak them in cold water overnight and then boil on a low-medium heat between 1 to 2 hours or until they´re tender and have a creamy texture.

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30 Simple Ways to Use Kidney Beans

These simple kidney bean recipes are so easy to make! From chili to salad to mac and cheese, kidney beans are a welcome addition to any meal.

Ingredients:

• Chili
• Jamaican Rice and Peas (Coconut Rice and Beans)
• Sloppy Joes
• Pasta e Fagioli
• Kidney Bean Salad
• Refried Kidney Beans
• Chipotle Chicken Chili
• Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup
• Ultimate Scrambled Eggs
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese
• Taco Soup
• Bean Stew
• Minestrone Soup
• Coconut Kidney Bean Curry
• Three Bean Salad
• Spaghetti with Kidney Bean Meatballs
• Caribbean Bean and Collard Green Soup
• Baked Beans
• Two-Bean Veggie Pizza
• Red Kidney Bean Dip
• Red Bean and Roasted Pepper Hummus
• Three-Bean Tacos
• Cowboy Beans
• Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Mexican Bean and Corn Salad
• Spicy Bean and Beef Pie
• Mexican Corn and Bean Soup
• Vegan Jambalaya
• Kidney Bean Brownies

Instruction:

1. Select your favorite recipe.
2. Organize all the required ingredients.
3. Prep a kidney bean recipe in 30 minutes or less!

One Pot Red Kidney Beans

One Pot Red Kidney Beans are healthy, hearty, and nourishing. Tender red kidney beans are simmered in aromatic spices and herbs making them flavorful and delicious. This vegan dish offers plenty of plant-based protein to keep you full. It’s also stores well so it is great to meal prep for lunches throughout the week or frozen for an easy dinner another day.

Prep: -467170h46min1sec

Total: 55min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 178 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 676.5 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Saturated Fat 0.3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry red kidney beans
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 cups boiling water, divided
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon Italiano seasoning (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instruction:

1. Pour kidney beans into a medium mixing bowl. Rinse and drain. Cover with an inch of lukewarm water and add baking soda and stir. Let the beans soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking.
2. In a large cooking pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and turmeric. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Pour in 1 cup of boiling water into the pot and stir together.
3. Stir in the pre-soaked kidney beans, remaining boiling water, tomato paste, cumin, mint, Italiano seasoning (optional), and salt and pepper. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Then, turn to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Check on the beans and remove from heat if they are ready. If they are still not cooked fully, continue to cook and keep checking on them every 10 minutes.
4. Pour the water into a blender along with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the beans, and blend. Stir the sauce back into the pot. If you prefer a thicker consistency, continue to simmer until you reach the consistency that you like. If you want to thin it out, just add a little water.
5. Season with more salt and pepper (to taste) and serve over rice with some fresh cilantro and chopped onions on top, or with a naan bread or dinner roll on the side.

Garlic Kidney Beans with Tomatoes

Prep: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 867 mg, Fiber 16 g, Sugar 12 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika (2.30 grams)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin (1 gram)
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (15 ml)
• 2 1/2 cups canned kidney beans (400 grams)
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (400 grams)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (1 gram)
• pinch sea salt
• dash black pepper
• handful finely chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2. After 2 minutes, add in 1 onion finely diced and 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the ingredients are lightly sauteed, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp cumin powder, quickly mix together, then add in 1 tbsp sherry vinegar and mix
3. After 30 seconds, add in a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 1/2 cups canned kidney beans (drained & rinsed), 1 tsp dried oregano and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then lower the fire to a low-medium heat and simmer
4. After simmering the beans for 10 minutes and everything has slightly thickened, remove the pan from the heat, tranfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!

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FAQ

What do you do with kidney beans?

What to pair with kidney beans?

1. Make a simple weeknight chili.
2. Slice and fry your favorite spicy sausages, toss with kidney beans and serve over rice.
3. Toss with corn, diced tomatoes and onions for a twist on typical salsa.

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