Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Beans and Peas 11 Dishes to Make With a Pound of Dry Beans By Hayley Sugg Published on March 19, 2020 Close Photo: Buckwheat Queen Most of us have a few bags of dry beans knocking around in our pantries, but when it comes to planning weeknight dinners, they often get overlooked. Don't let them linger any longer. Start utilizing these tasty legumes with one of our 10 recipes that use a pound of dry beans. From pinto to navy, the beans in these satisfying soups and main dishes create meals the whole family will love. 01 of 12 Chef John's Refried Beans View Recipe Chef John's Refried Beans | Photo by Chef John. Chef John You'll never go back to the canned stuff after trying this recipe. Chef John's secret to making extra flavorful refried beans is the addition of dried chipotle peppers and fresh serrano peppers. 02 of 12 Ham and Beans View Recipe Rennae Croisant A Southern classic, ham and beans touts a small ingredients list but big flavor. Serve with a side of cornbread and you'll be ready for dinner. 03 of 12 Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings View Recipe Paula Chavez "Everybody at our dinner party loved them and when I fixed up leftover plates for everyone to take home they all said put some of those good beans on it," says reviewer *Sherri*. 04 of 12 Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice View Recipe Kidney beans simmer low and slow in this hearty recipe. Paired with bold ingredients like andouille sausage and the Cajun holy trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper), you'll need to have some plain white rice on hand to soak up all the flavor. 05 of 12 Kiki's Borracho (Drunken) Beans View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole A bottle of dark beer makes all the difference in this south-of-the-border pinto bean recipe. Don't forget to serve with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole. 06 of 12 Easy Roasted Chickpeas View Recipe Christina If you're looking for a protein-packed crunchy snack, these chickpeas are a great option. You only need three ingredients for a snackable salty treat. 07 of 12 Instant Pot® White Bean Soup with Prosciutto View Recipe Instant Pot® White Bean Soup with Prosciutto. Bibi A pound of dried Great Northern beans goes a long way in this Instant Pot recipe. You'll simply sort and rinse the beans, and then combine them in the pressure cooker with chicken broth, diced onions and garlic, bay leaves, and olive oil. Choose high pressure and set the timer for 25 minutes. Then add carrots, celery, and prosciutto, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes. 08 of 12 Chef John's Santa Maria-Style Beans View Recipe Chef John "I've made these beans many times and they are fantastic," says Clark Lystra. "If you make them according to the recipe you won't be disappointed." 09 of 12 Pressure Cooker Black Beans View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This is the perfect recipe for when you want to make a basic batch of black beans. Onion and cilantro infuse the dish with flavor, while the pressure cooker gets the meal finished fast. Serve with Spanish rice, turn into soup, or even bake into burgers. 10 of 12 Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage View Recipe Dav'yea "My family and I are from Louisiana and we know good red beans and rice. The best that I've ever made," says Carol Denise Hall-Mitchell. 11 of 12 Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas View Recipe DPerkins This flavorful recipe couldn't be easier. Simply stir all the ingredients together in the slow cooker and let it simmer for several hours. 12 of 12 More Bean Recipes and How-Tos Buckwheat Queen Top-Rated Recipes with Kidney Beans Best Navy Bean Recipes How to Cook Dried Beans 4 Ways Types of Beans — And How to Cook With Them Check Out Our Collection of Dried Bean Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit