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
18 White Bean Recipes
Need an easy pantry dinner the whole family will eat? These 18 white bean recipes are filling, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Homemade Hummus
$2.64 recipe / $0.44 servingYou only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy and affordable homemade hummus! We included four extra hummus flavors to try.
Lentil and Cranberry Salad
$9.42 recipe / $1.57 servingA Lentil and Cranberry Salad with spinach, apples, feta, and walnuts, tossed in a simple apple cider vinaigrette. Budget-friendly, filling, and flexible.
Chickpea Curry
$8.66 recipe / $2.17 servingCoconut Curry Chickpeas are a flavorful and filling easy weeknight dinner packed with chickpeas, kale, and a flavorful creamy curry sauce!
Marry Me White Bean Skillet
$5.61 recipe / $1.40 servingThis easy Marry Me White Bean Skillet recipe is a simple vegetarian dinner made with pantry staples and sun-dried tomatoes, all cooked together in one skillet for maximum comfort!
Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans
$9.08 Recipe / $1.13 ServingThis Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe is hands down one of my favorite ways to prepare haricots verts. The bacon brings a deep, savory umami richness, and the brown sugar rounds it out with a subtle touch of sweetness. The beans turn out tender and flavorful, making this one of the most perfect sides that pairs well with everything.
Tamales
$8.87 recipe / $1.48 servingThis approachable recipe for Tamales features a flavorful masa dough and an easy vegetarian filling, perfect for family gatherings and holiday traditions!
Vegan Lasagna
$15.13 recipe / $1.26 servingThis easy Vegan Lasagna is a comforting, meatless, dairy-free recipe made with tofu ricotta, lentils, and rich marinara for a flavorful plant-based meal.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls
$11.17 recipe / $1.86 servingChicken Bowls With Tacos are the ultimate "set it and forget it" weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
Cheesy Kidney Bean Quesadillas
$4.05 recipe / $0.81 servingThese Cheesy Kidney Bean Quesadillas are quick, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. A family favorite and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping!
Lentil Loaf
$9.55 recipe / $0.95 servingA cozy vegan Lentil Loaf recipe packed with protein-rich lentils, veggies, and a sweet-savory glaze. Easy comfort food made plant-based!
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.