These 62 Healthy Bean Recipes Will Help Flatten Your Belly

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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.

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing

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Banana Cashew Overnight Oats

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad

Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto

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Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie

Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup

Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad

Mango, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad

Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies

Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Brussels Sprout, Kale, Lentil, and Cranberry Salad

Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup

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Vegan Chickpea Curry

Get the recipe: vegan chickpea curry

Red Rice, Bean, and Tofu Salad

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Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas

Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta

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Salted Peanut Protein Balls

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa

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Mashed Potatoes With White Beans

Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

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Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries

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Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger

Chopped Thai Salad With Sesame-Garlic Dressing

Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber

Spicy, Mexican-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas

Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta

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Chocolate Hummus

Get the recipe: chocolate hummus

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Taco Salad

Get the recipe: taco salad

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Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts

Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup

Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Marinated Chickpea Salad

Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Spiced Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Chickpea Cookie Dough

Get the recipe: chickpea cookie dough

Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Healthy Black Bean Salad

Get the recipe: healthy black bean salad

Sesame Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad

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Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Squash, Chickpeas, and Feta

Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups

Slow-Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas

Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Slow-Cooker Vegan Beans and Rice

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

Cowboy Caviar

Get the recipe: cowboy caviar

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Chickpea Avocado Salad

Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

Slow-Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

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