These 62 Healthy Bean Recipes Will Help Flatten Your Belly (2024)

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Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing Banana Cashew Overnight Oats Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad Mango, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad Brussels Sprout, Kale, Lentil, and Cranberry Salad Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup Vegan Chickpea Curry Red Rice, Bean, and Tofu Salad Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta Salted Peanut Protein Balls Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa Mashed Potatoes With White Beans Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger Chopped Thai Salad With Sesame-Garlic Dressing Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber Spicy, Mexican-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta Chocolate Hummus Taco Salad Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach Marinated Chickpea Salad Spiced Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili Chickpea Cookie Dough Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad Healthy Black Bean Salad Sesame Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Squash, Chickpeas, and Feta Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups Chickpea, Quinoa, and Cauliflower Salad Slow-Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake Slow-Cooker Vegan Beans and Rice Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Cowboy Caviar Chickpea Avocado Salad Slow-Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup FAQs References

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Updated on 8/26/2017 at 2:35 PM

These 62 Healthy Bean Recipes Will Help Flatten Your Belly (1)

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 and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they're an excellent tool for weight loss, 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.

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Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Get the recipe: spicy peanut soba noodle salad

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Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing

Get the recipe: grilled Summer salad with corn, peppers, and chili-lime dressing

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Banana Cashew Overnight Oats

Get the recipe: banana cashew overnight oats

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookie dough freezer fudge

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Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad

Get the recipe: lemony lentil and chickpea salad

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Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto

Get the recipe: sorghum, sweet potato, and white bean salad with kale pesto

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Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie

Get the recipe: blueberry mango kiwi kale smoothie

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Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad

Get the recipe: Indian-spiced rice and lentil salad

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Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup

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Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad

Get the recipe: Greek chickpea, cucumber, tomato, and farro salad

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Mango, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad

Get the recipe: mango, avocado, and black bean salad

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Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: chopped salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette

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Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad

Get the recipe: lemon and dill chickpea salad

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Brussels Sprout, Kale, Lentil, and Cranberry Salad

Get the recipe: brussels sprout, kale, lentil, and cranberry salad

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Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup

Get the recipe: slow-cooker minestrone soup

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Vegan Chickpea Curry

Get the recipe: vegan chickpea curry

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Red Rice, Bean, and Tofu Salad

Get the recipe: red rice, bean, and tofu salad

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Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas

Get the recipe: roasted honey cinnamon chickpeas

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Slow-Cooker White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta

Get the recipe: slow-cooker white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta

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Salted Peanut Protein Balls

Get the recipe: salted peanut protein balls

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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Get the recipe: Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad

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Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad

Get the recipe: sesame zucchini noodle salad

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Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans and quinoa with scallions, cheddar, and hot sauce

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Mashed Potatoes With White Beans

Get the recipe: mashed potatoes with white beans

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Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce

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Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries

Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries

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Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Get the recipe: creamy vegan mac and cheese

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Spicy Chickpea Barley and Quinoa Veggie Burger

Get the recipe: spicy chickpea barley and quinoa veggie burger

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Chopped Thai Salad With Sesame-Garlic Dressing

Get the recipe: chopped Thai salad with sesame-garlic dressing

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Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber

Get the recipe: tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber

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Spicy, Mexican-Inspired Roasted Chickpeas

Get the recipe: spicy, Mexican-inspired roasted chickpeas

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Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta

Get the recipe: quinoa salad with roasted poblanos, black beans, and feta

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Chocolate Hummus

Get the recipe: chocolate hummus

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Taco Salad

Get the recipe: taco salad

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Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate frosted doughnuts

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Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup

Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa, chicken, and kale soup

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Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach

Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach

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Marinated Chickpea Salad

Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad

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Spiced Carrot Soup With Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup with chickpeas and tahini

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Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing

Get the recipe: chickpea, tomato, herb, and feta salad with pomegranate-molasses dressing

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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili

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Chickpea Cookie Dough

Get the recipe: chickpea cookie dough

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Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad.

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Healthy Black Bean Salad

Get the recipe: healthy black bean salad

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Sesame Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad

Get the recipe: sesame ginger miso cucumber salad

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Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie

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Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: spicy, citrus-dressed black bean quinoa salad

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Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad

Get the recipe: marinated white bean and tomato salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Squash, Chickpeas, and Feta

Get the recipe: Mediterranean pasta salad with squash, chickpeas, and feta

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Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad

Get the recipe: Lebanese lemon-parsley bean salad

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Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad

Get the recipe: black bean, corn, and radish salad

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate mousse cups

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Chickpea, Quinoa, and Cauliflower Salad

Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower, chickpea, and quinoa salad with jalapeño-lime dressing

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Slow-Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa and black bean stuffed peppers

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Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas

Get the recipe: Mediterranean-spiced chickpeas

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Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Get the recipe: slow-cooker enchilada quinoa bake

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Slow-Cooker Vegan Beans and Rice

Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegan beans and rice

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Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad

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Cowboy Caviar

Get the recipe: cowboy caviar

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Chickpea Avocado Salad

Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

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Slow-Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

Get the recipe: slow-cooker sausage, spinach, and white bean soup

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FAQs

What are the best beans to lose belly fat? ›

"One of the best beans for weight loss are chickpeas or garbanzo beans because they are high protein, high fiber, low-fat, low sodium and salt and cholesterol free," Brown confirms.

What are the best beans for protein and weight loss? ›

Navy Beans

Regularly eating navy beans may improve certain health parameters, such as body weight, blood sugar, and lipid levels. Their high protein and fiber content could help support weight loss and reduce blood sugar and blood lipid levels.

What are the two vegetables that destroy stomach fat? ›

She said that artichokes and asparagus are the best vegetables to eat to reduce abdominal fat. This is because they are both rich in fiber and antioxidants, and they help maintain a healthy gut microbiome to support weight loss.

What are the 5 foods that burn belly fat? ›

Five foods that may help burn belly fat include:
  • foods with soluble fiber like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
  • foods with protein like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
  • fatty fish like tuna and salmon.
  • foods with probiotics like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
  • green tea.

Which canned beans are healthiest? ›

The 7 Healthiest Beans to Eat, According to Dietitians
  1. Lentils. Lentils are rich in polyphenols, plant-based compounds that have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. ...
  2. White Beans. ...
  3. Black Beans. ...
  4. Chickpeas. ...
  5. Pinto Beans. ...
  6. Red Kidney Beans. ...
  7. Lupini Beans.
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Can you eat beans every day? ›

What happens if I eat beans every day? Beans are abundant in essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium, and folate. Enjoying beans daily will strengthen your nutrient intake—allowing you to embrace better health and well-being!

Which bean is a superfood? ›

Eating kidney beans may also help reduce risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure. One small study of eight healthy adults found that eating 3/4 cup (133 grams) of red kidney beans led to significantly lower blood pressure 2 hours after consumption compared with the same amount of rice.

What burns the most belly fat? ›

Aerobic exercise includes any activity that raises your heart rate such as walking, dancing, running or swimming. This can also include doing housework, gardening and playing with your children. Other types of exercise such as strength training, Pilates and yoga can also help you lose belly fat.

Do beans flatten your stomach? ›

Research has shown that people who consume beans will weigh less and have smaller waistlines than those who don't, probably because they are low in calories and high in fiber.

What beans are best for stomach? ›

Smaller beans like adzuki, lentils, mung beans and peas digest more easily. Pinto, kidney, navy, black-eyed peas, garbanzo, lima, and black beans are harder to digest and should be eaten only occasionally. Soybeans and black soybeans are the most difficult beans to digest.

What are the 5 super foods to burn fat? ›

Examples include avocados, green tea, chia seeds, berries, broccoli, and lean proteins like chicken and fish. Nuts, spinach, Greek yogurt, and quinoa also aid weight loss. These foods boost metabolism, control hunger, and effectively shed excess pounds.

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