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)

Baked Beans

$7.56 recipe / $0.76 serving

These baked beans combine the simplicity of canned beans with bacon and a sweet, smoky, and tangy homemade BBQ sauce.

Succotash

$5.46 recipe / $0.55 serving

Succotash is a simple and colorful side dish made with corn and lima beans that is savory, subtly sweet, and full of delicious flavor.

Tomato Rice

$2.40 recipe / $0.30 serving

Tomato rice is an easy yet flavorful side dish that uses only a few simple ingredients, and it's sure to liven up any dinner plate!

Over head view of arroz con pollo in a red Dutch oven.

Arroz Con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice)

$12.30 recipe / $2.46 serving

Arroz con Pollo is a mouth-watering, budget-friendly, one-pot chicken and rice dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

$0.88 recipe / $0.22 serving

Air fryer chickpeas are extra crispy, take only minutes to make, are a deliciously crunchy, high-fiber snack!

Sautéed Beef Cabbage and Rice

$5.90 recipe / $1.48 serving

Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice is a simple yet delicious comfort food that will keep you full without draining your wallet.

Cowboy Caviar

$5.30 recipe / $0.53 serving

Cowboy Caviar is a deliciously fresh bean salad with a colorful mix of beans and vegetables, plus a zesty lime dressing.

Wilted Spinach Salad

$6.33 recipe / $1.58 serving

Wilted spinach salad with bacon, white beans, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette is a quick, easy, and light summer meal.

Lemony White Bean Salad

$2.53 recipe / $0.42 serving

This simple Lemony White Bean Salad is an inexpensive, light, and fresh option for summer meals or your weekly meal prep.

Coconut Rice

$2.88 recipe / $0.48 serving

This savory coconut rice features fragrant jasmine rice, rich coconut milk, and savory garlic for a simple yet delicious side dish.

Cheesy Pinto Beans

$2.96 recipe / $0.74 serving

Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.

Cooked rice in a black bowl with a wooden spoon.

How to Cook Rice

A simple step by step guide on how to cook rice on the stove top, with tips, tricks, and answers to all of your rice questions.