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)

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Beef Enchiladas

$7.36 recipe / $1.23 serving

These 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 serving

Crisp 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 serving

A 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!

close up of three bean salad in the bowl

Classic Three Bean Salad

$3.84 recipe / $0.77 serving

Just a few simple ingredients come together in this Classic Three Bean Salad to make an easy summer side dish, perfect for BBQs and potlucks!

Overhead view of a bowl of tuna and white bean salad.

Tuna White Bean Salad

$2.41 recipe / $0.80 serving

This 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 serving

This 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 serving

This 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 serving

This 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.