Check out these 11 healthy kidney bean recipes.

From Afghan-style curry to gumbo, you’ll want to add these tasty options to your repertoire.

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Canned and dried kidney beans definitely fall into the latter category.

But while the legume certainly isnt new or trendy, it is undeniably loved by healthy eating experts.

Kidney beans are one of the most consumed beans, registered dietitianMelissa Rifkin, RD,previously told Well+Good.

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Like all beans, kidney beans are high in fiber and protein.

On average, someone should aim to get75 grams of protein a dayand18 milligrams of irona day.

Lucky you, we pulled 11 recipes that help you accomplish just that.

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Keep reading for 11 kidney bean recipes youll have on repeat all fall.

The sauce is made with coconut milk, which makes it extra creamy.

Add crispy corn strips for crunch!

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Here, the root veg is boiled and then mashed up before being combined with the kidney beans.

Garlic and chives are the two must-have ingredients in this dish; otherwise it will taste a bit bland.

This yummy side dish only takes 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook.

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Its the perfect lunch for getting anyone out of a sad desk salad rut.

This recipe proves you dont always need the former to make a good gumbo.

(The spice, on the other hand, is non-negotiable.)

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This dish shows how to enjoy itno matter where in the world you live.

Serve this dish with basmati rice for a complete meal.

Besides the rice and kidney beans, okra and Cajun seasoning are both key ingredients.

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The secret to making the pureed tomato base extra creamy is adding a littleghee.

It doesnt take much, but it makes all the difference.

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