Bean Recipes

Over 170 delicious and budget-friendly bean recipes prove that great food doesn’t have to be expensive!

Popular Bean Recipes

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Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

$9.75 recipe / $1.63 serving

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Navy Bean Soup

$7.32 recipe / $1.22 serving

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Cowboy Caviar

$5.30 recipe / $0.53 serving

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Baked Beans

$7.56 recipe / $0.76 serving

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Classic Three Bean Salad

$2.79 recipe / $0.56 serving

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Black Bean Chili

$9.19 recipe / $1.53 serving

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Tostadas

$8.11 recipe / $2.02 serving

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Coconut Curry Chickpeas

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

More Bean Soups

Two bowls of chunky ham and bean soup with chunks of bread on the side

Chunky Ham and Bean Soup

$6.70 recipe / $1.68 serving

Two bowls of Smoky Black Bean Soup with various toppings, next to a bowl of sliced green onion and a crumbled corn muffin.

Smoky Black Bean Soup

$4.24 recipe / $1.06 serving

Three bowls of rosemary garlic white bean soup with different toppings (pesto, croutons, Parmesan).

Easy Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup

$2.49 recipe / $0.62 serving

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Pinto Bean Soup

$3.51 recipe / $0.88 serving

Bean Dip Recipes

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White Bean Hummus

$4.15 recipe / $0.34 serving

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7 Layer Dip

$16.72 recipe / $1.11 serving

Use your slow cooker to make these low fat and incredibly flavorful (not) refried beans and barely lift a finger. BudgetBytes.com

(Not) Refried Beans

$2.51 recipe / $0.28 serving

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Black Bean Dip

$3.65 recipe / $0.45 serving

Newest Bean Recipes

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Easy Homemade Falafel

$3.08 recipe / $0.16 serving

This Homemade Falafel recipe packs chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices into a flavorful, Middle-Eastern-inspired patty that's quick, easy, and delicious.

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Black Bean Dip

$3.65 recipe / $0.45 serving

This creamy Black Bean Dip recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delicious, Mexican-inspired appetizer for your next party, potluck, or game day!

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Easy Taco Soup

$11.43 recipe / $1.90 serving

This easy Taco Soup recipe is a simple yet flavorful meal in a bowl featuring ground beef, beans, vegetables, and tons of tasty toppings!

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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup

$8.59 recipe / $1.43 serving

This one-pot Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup is budget-friendly, super easy to make, and packed with tons of flavor! Perfect for any day of the week.

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White Bean Hummus

$4.15 recipe / $0.34 serving

You won't miss the chickpeas in this protein-packed white bean hummus! It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make at home.

Shrimp and white bean stew in a bowl garnished with fresh herbs

Shrimp and White Bean Stew

$11.22 recipe / $2.24 serving

Shrimp and white bean stew is a one-pot wonder packed with protein and bursting with flavor. It's super filling, delicious, and easy to make!

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Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet

$8.69 recipe / $2.17 serving

This Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet is a quick & easy one-skillet meal that’s filling, budget-friendly and delicious!

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Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes

$9.42 recipe / $2.35 serving

This Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying. It's also budget-friendly and easy to make!

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Stovetop Baked Beans

$2.94 recipe / $0.49 serving

These Stovetop Baked Beans are super-fast to whip up and taste great. They're made with pantry staples in just 20 minutes!

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Buffalo Beans and Greens

$6.61 recipe / $1.65 serving

These Buffalo beans and greens are a little bowl of luxury on a shoestring budget. We just can't get enough!

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Tostadas

$8.11 recipe / $2.02 serving

These tostadas made with mashed pinto beans are piled high with salsa, veggies, and cheese for a satisfying (and fun!) weeknight meal.

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Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers

$12.91 recipe / $2.15 serving

These Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with southwest flavor, perfectly portioned for meal prep, and freezer-friendly!