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 [1] and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they're an excellent tool for weight loss [2], 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
Get the recipe: spicy peanut soba noodle salad [4]
Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled Summer salad with corn, peppers, and chili-lime dressing [5]
Banana Cashew Overnight Oats
Get the recipe: banana cashew overnight oats [6]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookie dough freezer fudge [7]
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: lemony lentil and chickpea salad [8]
Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto
Get the recipe: sorghum, sweet potato, and white bean salad with kale pesto [9]
Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie
Get the recipe: blueberry mango kiwi kale smoothie [10]
Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad
Get the recipe: Indian-spiced rice and lentil salad [11]
Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup [12]
Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad
Get the recipe: Greek chickpea, cucumber, tomato, and farro salad [13]
Mango, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad
Get the recipe: mango, avocado, and black bean salad [14]
Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: chopped salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette [15]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies
Get the recipe: peanut butter oatmeal raisin (and bean) cookies [16]
Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: lemon and dill chickpea salad [17]
Brussels Sprout, Kale, Lentil, and Cranberry Salad
Get the recipe: brussels sprout, kale, lentil, and cranberry salad [18]
Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker minestrone soup [19]
Vegan Chickpea Curry
Get the recipe: vegan chickpea curry [20]
Red Rice, Bean, and Tofu Salad
Get the recipe: red rice, bean, and tofu salad [21]
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
Get the recipe: roasted honey cinnamon chickpeas [22]
Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta [23]
Salted Peanut Protein Balls
Get the recipe: salted peanut protein balls [24]
Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad [25]
Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad
Get the recipe: sesame zucchini noodle salad [26]
Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans and quinoa with scallions, cheddar, and hot sauce [27]
Mashed Potatoes With White Beans
Get the recipe: mashed potatoes with white beans [28]
Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce [29]
Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries [30]
Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: creamy vegan mac and cheese [31]
Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger
Get the recipe: spicy chickpea barley and quinoa veggie burger [32]
Chopped Thai Salad With Sesame-Garlic Dressing
Get the recipe: chopped Thai salad with sesame-garlic dressing [33]
Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber
Get the recipe: tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber [34]
Spicy, Mexican-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas
Get the recipe: spicy, Mexican-inspired roasted chickpeas [35]
Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta
Get the recipe: quinoa salad with roasted poblanos, black beans, and feta [36]
Chocolate Hummus
Get the recipe: chocolate hummus [37]
Taco Salad
Get the recipe: taco salad [38]
Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate frosted doughnuts [39]
Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa, chicken, and kale soup [40]
Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach [41]
Marinated Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad [42]
Spiced Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini
Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup with chickpeas and tahini [43]
Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing
Get the recipe: chickpea, tomato, herb, and feta salad with pomegranate-molasses dressing [44]
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili [45]
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Get the recipe: chickpea cookie dough [46]
Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad [47].
Healthy Black Bean Salad
Get the recipe: healthy black bean salad [48]
Sesame Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad
Get the recipe: sesame ginger miso cucumber salad [49]
Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie [50]
Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: spicy, citrus-dressed black bean quinoa salad [51]
Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad
Get the recipe: marinated white bean and tomato salad [52]
Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Squash, Chickpeas, and Feta
Get the recipe: Mediterranean pasta salad with squash, chickpeas, and feta [53]
Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad
Get the recipe: Lebanese lemon-parsley bean salad [54]
Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad
Get the recipe: black bean, corn, and radish salad [55]
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate mousse cups [56]
Chickpea, Quinoa, and Cauliflower Salad
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower, chickpea, and quinoa salad with jalapeño-lime dressing [57]
Slow-Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa and black bean stuffed peppers [58]
Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas
Get the recipe: Mediterranean-spiced chickpeas [59]
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Get the recipe: slow-cooker enchilada quinoa bake [60]
Slow-Cooker Vegan Beans and Rice
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegan beans and rice [61]
Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad [62]
Cowboy Caviar
Get the recipe: cowboy caviar [63]
Chickpea Avocado Salad
Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad [64]
Slow-Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker sausage, spinach, and white bean soup [65]