They're not called "magical fruit" for nothin'! Beans are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber and protein, which can help with bloating while keeping you satiated and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they're an excellent tool for weight loss, too.
But one of the best parts about beans is how versatile they are. From classic recipes like soups and dips, to sneaky desserts like "cookie dough" fudge and smoothies, you can add beans to just about anything. Try all different kinds of beans — edamame, chickpeas, cannellini, black beans, and more — we've got plenty of legume recipes for you to try.
Get the recipe: grilled Summer salad with corn, peppers, and chili-lime dressing
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Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookie dough freezer fudge
Get the recipe: sorghum, sweet potato, and white bean salad with kale pesto
Get the recipe: blueberry mango kiwi kale smoothie
Get the recipe: Indian-spiced rice and lentil salad
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup
Get the recipe: Greek chickpea, cucumber, tomato, and farro salad
Get the recipe: mango, avocado, and black bean salad
Get the recipe: chopped salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette
Get the recipe: peanut butter oatmeal raisin (and bean) cookies
Get the recipe: brussels sprout, kale, lentil, and cranberry salad
Get the recipe: roasted honey cinnamon chickpeas
Get the recipe: slow-cooker white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta
Get the recipe: salted peanut protein balls
Get the recipe: Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad
Get the recipe: mashed potatoes with white beans
Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries
Get the recipe: creamy vegan mac and cheese
Get the recipe: spicy chickpea barley and quinoa veggie burger
Get the recipe: chopped Thai salad with sesame-garlic dressing
Get the recipe: tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber
Get the recipe: spicy, Mexican-inspired roasted chickpeas
Get the recipe: quinoa salad with roasted poblanos, black beans, and feta
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate frosted doughnuts
Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa, chicken, and kale soup
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach
Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup with chickpeas and tahini
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad.
Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie
Get the recipe: spicy, citrus-dressed black bean quinoa salad
Get the recipe: marinated white bean and tomato salad
Get the recipe: Mediterranean pasta salad with squash, chickpeas, and feta
Get the recipe: black bean, corn, and radish salad
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate mousse cups
Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa and black bean stuffed peppers
Get the recipe: Mediterranean-spiced chickpeas
Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad
Get the recipe: slow-cooker sausage, spinach, and white bean soup