Best 6 Sweet Sour Kidney Beans Recipes

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**Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans: A Medley of Flavors in Every Bite**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our collection of Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipes, an exquisite blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Discover a symphony of textures and tastes as tender kidney beans are enveloped in a delectable sauce, creating a dish that tantalizes the palate. From classic and timeless preparations to innovative twists, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every taste preference. Embark on a culinary adventure and elevate your taste buds with our Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean extravaganza!

**Recipe 1: Classic Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Immerse yourself in tradition with our Classic Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe. This timeless dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and sour, with a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to culinary heaven. Simple yet elegant, this recipe showcases the natural goodness of kidney beans, enhanced by a symphony of spices and tangy vinegar.

**Recipe 2: Spicy Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

For those who crave a little heat, our Spicy Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe is the perfect choice. This fiery rendition infuses the classic dish with a zesty kick, elevating it to a whole new level of flavor. Robust spices and a touch of chili peppers dance on the palate, creating a tantalizing contrast to the sweetness and sourness.

**Recipe 3: Honey Garlic Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Prepare to be enchanted by our Honey Garlic Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe, a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. This innovative take on the classic dish introduces a symphony of flavors, where the sweetness of honey harmonizes with the tanginess of vinegar and the aromatic depth of garlic. Each bite is a journey that leaves you craving more.

**Recipe 4: Vegan Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Cater to your dietary preferences with our Vegan Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe, a plant-based rendition that delivers on both taste and nutrition. This recipe showcases the versatility of kidney beans, combining them with an array of colorful vegetables in a vibrant sauce. Indulge in a guilt-free culinary experience that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body.

**Recipe 5: Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Convenience meets flavor in our Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe. This hands-off approach allows you to savor a delectable meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it on low, and let the magic happen. The result is a tender, flavorful dish that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

**Recipe 6: Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Embrace modern cooking techniques with our Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe. This innovative method yields crispy, golden-brown kidney beans coated in a luscious sauce, creating a delightful interplay of textures. Enjoy a healthier version of your favorite dish without compromising on taste.

**Recipe 7: Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Kidney Beans**

Harness the power of your Instant Pot to create our Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean recipe in a fraction of the time. This pressure cooker marvel transforms kidney beans into tender perfection, while the sauce thickens and intensifies in flavor. Experience the convenience and speed of modern cooking without sacrificing any of the deliciousness.

**Recipe 8: Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean Stir-Fry**

Add an Asian flair to your meal with our Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean Stir-Fry recipe. This vibrant dish combines tender kidney beans, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce in a symphony of flavors and colors. Enjoy a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with nutrition and taste.

So, embark on a culinary journey with our Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean extravaganza. From classic preparations to contemporary twists, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Prepare to be delighted by the harmony of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in every bite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET BARBEQUE BEANS



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Sweet barbeque beans loaded with bacon and ground beef and a surprisingly sweet flavor. The taste of these beans is to die for!

Provided by Tarene Condie

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 pound ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1 (15.5 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey garlic sauce
2 tablespoons sweet and sour sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon pieces in a large skillet until browned and crisp, remove from the pan and set aside. Crumble the ground beef into the pan; cook and stir until no longer pink, then drain off grease. Transfer the ground beef and bacon to a slow cooker.
  • Pour the baked beans, navy beans, kidney beans, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar into the slow cooker. Season with honey garlic sauce, sweet and sour sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, mustard powder and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until everything is distributed evenly. Cover, and cook on High heat for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1281.4 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

SWEET N SOUR BEANS



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This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in the drippings until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and peas. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9 mg cholesterol, Sodium 529 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate, Fiber 6 g fiber, Protein 7 g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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If you use canned kidney beans for this salad recipe, that makes it even easier to put together for an unexpected summer potluck. From the New Americana Cookbook.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Beans

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups kidney beans, cooked and drained (or 2 cups dried kidney beans, soaked and cooked)
4 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup sweet onion, diced (Vidalia, Hermiston reds, Walla Walla)
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Place the cooked kidney beans in a large non-reactive bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix together the remaining ingredeints and toss with the kidney beans.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours to allow to marinate. Best eaten within 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 656, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 10.9

SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can green beans, rinsed and drained
1 can cut yellow wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, diced
1/2 cup salad oil
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place all the beans, green pepper, onion and pimentos in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and celery. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato soup. Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables. Toss the mixture lightly with 2 forks. Do this several times as the mixture cools. Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. The salad will be better if kept chilled 24 hours before serving. Drain and reserve liquid before serving; it will keep for several days. The reserved liquid can be poured over the leftovers. Add more sugar, if desired.

SWEET & SOUR KIDNEY BEANS



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Kidney Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kairosgrammy

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
1/2 medium sweet red pepper
1/2 cup carrot
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
32 ounces canned kidney beans
1 large tomatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple & reserve juice, set aside.
  • In a bowl combine brown sugar, corn starch and ginger. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juiice to measure 1/2 cup, stir into corn starch mixture until smooth, add vinegar and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet coated with nonstick spray, stir fry onion (cut in wedges), peppers (cut into 1 inch pieces) til crisp tender. To prevent burning, you may need to spray several times. Add garlic powder and stir fry a minute or so longer.
  • Add the tomato, kidney beans and reserved pineapple, cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Stir soy sauce mixture into mixture, cook until thickened.
  • Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1194.8, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 27.5, Protein 14.3

KIDNEY BEAN CURRY



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A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge, or when you fancy something cheap, delicious and filling

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 small pack coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly shredded
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground paprika
2 tsp garam masala
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can kidney beans, in water
cooked basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to colour. Add the garlic, ginger and coriander stalks and cook for a further 2 mins, until fragrant.
  • Add the spices to the pan and cook for another 1 min, by which point everything should smell aromatic. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans in their water, then bring to the boil.
  • Turn down the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the curry is nice and thick. Season to taste, then serve with the basmati rice and the coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To reduce the cooking time of the kidney beans, soak them overnight in cold water. This will help to soften them and make them more tender.
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them in water for 2-3 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Be sure to rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking them, to remove any dirt or debris.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar or honey to taste.
  • For a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the kidney beans with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour kidney beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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