Bean & Grain Recipes
Beans and grains are excellent staple ingredients because they are inexpensive, shelf stable, incredibly versatile, and full of fiber and other nutrients. Building your meals on a base of beans and whole grains will ensure you get the most bang for your grocery buck. Here are over 200 recipes featuring beans & grains to choose from. (pictured: Cowboy Caviar)
Most Popular Recipes
Easy Slow Cooker White Bean Soup
$3.36 recipe / $0.56 serving
Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas
$6.73 recipe / $0.67 each
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
$7.08 recipe / $1.77 serving
Vegan Lentil Stew
$6.45 recipe / $0.80 serving
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
$9.63 recipe / $1.60 serving
Chickpea Masala
$5.98 recipe / $1.49 serving
Southwest Chicken Skillet
$6.76 recipe / $1.69 servingBudget-Friendly Fried Rice
Delicious Bean Salads
Newest Bean & Grain Recipes
Vegetarian Chili
$9.93 recipe / $1.65 servingThis hearty vegetarian chili is cozy, budget-friendly, and full of flavor. With beans, spices, and molasses, it’s the perfect comforting meal.
Split Pea Soup
$9.51 recipe / $1.58 servingThis cozy Split Pea Soup will fill you up and warm you through on those cold winter days. Super satisfying and oh so delicious!
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
$9.55 recipe / $1.19 servingThis Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is chock full of fresh vegetables, hearty wild rice, and a light but creamy broth. Made from scratch & delicious!
Beef Enchiladas
$7.36 recipe / $1.23 servingThese Beef Enchiladas are a little sweet, a little savory, and a little spicy. Super filling and incredibly easy, made with simple pantry staples.
Green Bean Salad
$9.23 recipe / $1.15 servingCrisp green beans, cherry tomatoes, feta, and lemon dressing come together in this fresh, tangy Green Bean Salad that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Summer Lentil Salad
$8.10 recipe / $1.35 servingA simple and satisfying Summer Lentil Salad with fresh veggies, feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep or as a colorful potluck side!
Classic Three Bean Salad
$3.84 recipe / $0.77 servingJust a few simple ingredients come together in this Classic Three Bean Salad to make an easy summer side dish, perfect for BBQs and potlucks!
Tuna White Bean Salad
$2.41 recipe / $0.80 servingThis Tuna and White Bean salad is mayo-free, but big on flavor. Whip up this salad in minutes to satisfy your hunger and tastebuds.
Borscht
$8.33 recipe / $1.04 servingThis easy Ukrainian Borscht recipe is made with canned beets, plenty of veggies, fresh herbs, and vinegar to create a tangy, earthy, and delicious soup!
BBQ Beans and Greens
$6.15 recipe / $1.03 servingThis easy BBQ Beans and Greens recipe is smoky, tangy, and packed with flavor. A budget-friendly one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Kung Pao Chicken
$7.77 recipe / $1.30 servingThis easy Kung Pao Chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's FULL of flavor, with crisp veggies and a bold sauce, and is even better than takeout.
Cowboy Caviar
$5.54 recipe / $0.55 servingCowboy Caviar is a deliciously fresh bean salad with a colorful mix of beans and vegetables, plus a zesty lime dressing.