Smoky chipotle and hearty black beans come together in a veggie burger that holds together beautifully on the grill or in a skillet. Ready in about 30 minutes and freezer-friendly, it's a great make-ahead option for busy weeknights.

Tender sweet potatoes and hearty black beans simmer together with smoky spices in this cozy, warming chili. It comes together in under an hour and is 100% vegan, making it an easy go-to for chilly nights.

This fragrant, spiced lentil dish comes together in just half an hour, making it perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. Serve it over basmati rice or with warm flatbread for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Quinoa and red lentils cook together in one pot, then get formed into spiced veggie burgers with minimal fuss. Contributed by cookbook author Nava Atlas, this recipe proves protein-packed burgers don't need a long ingredient list.

Smoky, maple-sweetened baked beans meet a golden layer of vegan cornbread baked right on top in this cozy one-dish casserole. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing comfort food that disappears fast at any potluck.

Loaded with fresh herbs, ripe summer tomatoes, and just enough pasta to hold everything together, this red bean pasta salad lets the vegetables do most of the work. It's a sturdy, make-ahead option for a picnic or potluck.

Red beans, broccoli, and tomatoes get an unexpected Asian twist from a gingery miso sauce in this genuinely delicious dish. Served over a bed of quinoa, it shows bean dishes don't have to stick to the usual flavors.

Hearty sweet potatoes, protein-packed lentils, and fresh tomatoes make this soup as nourishing as it is comforting. It's ready in under an hour and freezes well, making it a smart pick for meal prep.

Fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet onions, and artichoke hearts turn a simple pan of white beans and kale into a full Italian-inspired meal. The whole thing comes together in one skillet in under 20 minutes.

Smoky BBQ tempeh bacon and tart apple add real depth to this hearty skillet of black-eyed peas and greens. It's a satisfying one-pan weeknight dinner with easy cleanup.

Pinto beans and quinoa bulk up this saucy, messy-in-the-best-way sloppy joe filling. It's a plant-based spin on the nostalgic sandwich that's just as fun to eat.

Black beans and corn make a hearty, satisfying quesadilla filling that comes together with vegan cheese on the stovetop or in the oven. It's an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can help assemble.

This simple stew of white beans in a savory tomato sauce is a Sephardic classic, served at holidays and everyday meals alike. It comes together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

This no-cook main-dish salad turns leftover brown rice into something special with beans, avocado, lime, and warm southwestern spices. It comes together in the time it takes to chop a few vegetables.

Black-eyed peas and rice simmer together in this vegan take on the classic Southern dish, traditionally served on New Year's Day for good luck. Round it out with coleslaw, garlicky greens, and cornbread for a full Southern-style spread.

Creamy cannellini beans blend into a versatile dip that comes together in minutes in a food processor with no cooking required. It's an easy last-minute appetizer that goes with just about everything.

This vegan version of New Orleans' most iconic dish simmers red beans low and slow until deeply flavorful, then serves them over rice. It's a dish with real history behind it, and it still holds up as a weeknight staple.

Traditionally made with pigeon peas, also called gungo peas or gandules, this bright rice dish can also be made with red beans if pigeon peas aren't available. Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Leafy spring greens like spinach, arugula, or watercress pair beautifully with pink beans in this simple, garlicky skillet dish. It comes together entirely on the stovetop in about 30 minutes.

Broccoli and red beans in a miso-thickened sauce turn this pasta into a sturdy weeknight dinner that fuses Italian and Asian flavors in a way that just works. It comes together in one skillet while the pasta boils.

Lima beans, sometimes called butter beans, simmer with tomatoes and plenty of fresh herbs in this Creole-influenced Southern classic. It's simple enough for a weeknight but special enough for a potluck table.

These easy refried bean wraps come together in minutes and travel well, making them a great grab-and-go lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa for a full meal.

This fully vegan take on the classic party dip layers refried beans, guacamole, vegan sour cream, and all the usual fixings into one crowd-pleasing appetizer. It's a must for game day or any potluck spread.

This vegan version of the traditional Jewish Sabbath stew swaps in seitan for the usual beef, but keeps all the slow-cooked, hearty comfort of the original. It's an early ancestor of the slow-cooker recipe, built for long, low cooking.

Well-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and corn make a hearty stuffed pepper filling that bakes up tender and satisfying. Roast a tray of extra vegetables alongside while the oven's already hot.

Pillowy potato gnocchi gets tossed with white beans and greens in a simple, comforting dinner that's ready in well under 30 minutes. It's the kind of starchy comfort food that never goes out of style.

Corn, black-eyed peas, and greens look striking against dark black rice in this colorful, texture-packed dish. Serve it hot or cold, or swap in brown rice if that's what you have on hand.

Navy or cannellini beans, sweet corn kernels, and red bell peppers make this hearty soup an easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner. It works equally well as a meal's centerpiece or as a starter.

This hearty black bean soup gets its bold flavor from a jar of salsa, which means it's ready to eat in about 20 minutes flat. It's the soup to reach for on a rainy day when you need something warm, fast.

Crunchy croutons and briny olives give this black bean and tomato salad real texture, while staying easy enough for a weeknight side. Serve alongside grain dishes, quesadillas, or soft tacos.

Pickled beets add a bright, sweet-sour edge to this colorful red bean salad, making it a lively side for milder pasta, potato, or grain dishes. It's also a great addition to a spread of grilled vegetables.

Black beans, potatoes, and tortillas come together with lively southwestern spices in this hearty one-skillet dinner. Have the potatoes pre-cooked and the whole thing is on the table in about 30 minutes.

A sweet-spicy pineapple salsa adds a fun twist to these vegan quesadillas loaded with refried beans, baby greens, and avocado. They come together quickly for a weeknight dinner that still feels a little special.