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Our very best bean and lentil recipes and cooking techniques, from salads to soups and stews to quick curries. Plus, learn how to cook dried beans (stovetop, Instant Pot, or oven) and how to cook lentils.

White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Corn

Chickpea Salad with Indian-inspired Spices and Yogurt

Happy-Making Kale and Chickpea Stew

Fava Bean Burgers with Quinoa, Spinach, and Feta

Fava Bean Puree (Adapted from Alice Waters)

Shrimp Quesadillas with Spinach and Black Beans

Refried Bean Quesadillas with Spinach

Red Lentil Dahl with Coconut Milk

Red Lentil Soup, Instant Pot or Stovetop (Layla's Lentil Soup)

Vegetarian Piccata with Cannellini Beans

Cooked Red Lentils (Adapted from Ottolenghi)

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Vegan Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Zucchini Curry with Chickpeas

Spinach and Chickpea Curry

Carrot and Lentil Soup with Cozy Spices

Vegan Chili with Pinto Beans and Corn

Rice and Lentils, Dressed to Perfection

Salt and Pepper Tofu (Better than Takeout!)

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn, Black Beans, and Potatoes

Ground Pork Tacos with Black Beans

Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Mushroom Lentil Stew with Spinach

Easy Kale Soup with White Beans, Potatoes + Savory Broth

Chicken and White Bean Chili Recipe

Vegan Split Pea Soup

Jamie Oliver's Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Cooking Dry Beans: Instant Pot, Stovetop, or Oven