Dutch Oven
Cowboy Pinto Beans
Omar’s Pinto Beans have been a crowd favorite across America in various Dutch Oven and Chuck Wagon…
Bean Recipe Ideas
Beans are a great ingredient for the outdoors being one of the higher non-meat-based protein sources. The definition of this recipe collection, it is made up of legumes and not vegetables. As such it doesn’t include green beans and similar.
With over 40,000 types of beans, there is sure to be one you like, admittedly only a small portion of these are massed produced, more popular beans include pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans (chickpeas).
Most commonly beans are used whole as an ingredient in dishes such as baked beans, pit beans, chili con carne, and beans and rice. They can also be mushed and used as a paste such as in refried beans, falafel, red bean desserts, and hummus.
Our Best Bean Posts
Camp Oven
Lima Bean Frittata
This frittata features lima beans (also known as butter beans in some parts of the world) which…
Gas Stove
Smoked Sausage and Black Bean Rice
A great one-pot meal while camping, this smoked sausage and black bean rice both look and taste…
Skillet
Peach Bourbon Beans
Sweet peaches, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños are mixed together with baked beans in Peach Bourbon Beans.…
Newest Beans Recipes
Picnic
Easy Picnic Hummus
Hummus is an easy-to-make dip that is high in protein making it perfect for the outdoors whether at a picnic,…
Gas Stove
Quick and Easy Chili
When cooking outdoors it is often important to have a menu that is quick and easy, like this chili recipe.…
Dutch Oven
Leftover Brisket Chili
A perfect way to use leftover brisket, this chili is a simple meal with a lot of flavors. A basic…
Skillet
Peach Bourbon Beans
Sweet peaches, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños are mixed together with baked beans in Peach Bourbon Beans. The ultimate side…
BBQ Grilled Appetizer
Fried-Not-Fried BBQ Falafel
Falafel doesn’t need to be deep-fried, it can be cooked on a barbecue in a method called ‘fried-not-fried’ which uses…
Gas Stove
Smoked Sausage and Black Bean Rice
A great one-pot meal while camping, this smoked sausage and black bean rice both look and taste amazing. A great…
Camp Oven
Lima Bean Frittata
This frittata features lima beans (also known as butter beans in some parts of the world) which add both unique…
Dutch Oven One Pot Meals
Dutch Oven Smoked Chili
If you’re feeling a bit chilly, warm up with a bowl of smoked chili. Chuck roast, which is smoked prior…
Salad
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas add a protein boost to this tasty salad that is a great addition to your next outdoor feast. It…
Gas Stove
Chili Con Carne
Chili con carne is a go-to camp meal. Apart from being a one-pot meal, it is amazingly healthy, high in…
BBQ Grilled Appetizer
Black Bean and Salsa Quesadillas
Easily cooked on a grill in the backyard or while camping these black bean and salsa quesadillas make a great…
Camp Oven
BBQ Chickpea Loaf
When you are looking for a high-protein meal that isn’t meat, this BBQ chickpea loaf is a great option. It…
