How are red kidney beans used?

Answer 1

Some serving ideas:

• For an instant chili, heat together 1 medium chopped sautéed onion, with one can of kidney beans, one can of chunky tomato sauce, and season to taste with chili powder; or make this Quick and Easy Veggie Chili
• Sautée chopped peppers, celery, and onions, then combine with red kidney beans to make a simple Louisiana Creole dish, or use this recipe for Easy Red Beans and Rice, or take your time for some Real Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
• Add a south Asian flair with Rasedar Rajma (Kidney Beans in Curry Sauce), Vindaloo Vegetables
• Make Red Bean Chipotle Burgers
• Layer cooked kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, onions, and shredded vegan cheese on a tortilla, broil in the oven until hot and cheese melts, and top with chopped avocado and cilantro
• Add kidney beans to vegetable soups
• Heat kidney beans together with cooked black rice or brown rice, add cooked chopped vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes, and season to taste
• Combine cooked kidney beans with black beans and Great Northern beans to make a colorful three-bean salad
• Mix kidney beans with tomatoes and scallions and dress with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
• Serve cooked kidney beans over a piece of cornbread and top with grated vegan cheese for a twist on the traditional tamale pie