Side dishes don't have to be boring, especially if you have this Italian green beans recipe. Bonus points for this dish being so quick to prep and cook too!

Cranberry beans are a tender, nutty bean that is rich in protein. You can use this recipe to make a simple side dish that will complete your meals.

There is no soaking involved in this red beans instant pot recipe. You get a dish that's versatile enough to be used in a variety of dishes as well.

Purple hull peas simmered until flavorful are a classic Southern side dish. They are also cooked with okra and bacon bits.

Upgrade your vegetable side with this southern green beans recipe. They are slow cooked with Cajun seasoning and served with crisp bacon.

This copycat for pioneer woman baked beans is Southern comfort food at its finest. You know it's gonna be good when there's bacon in the mix!

Made with refried beans, chipotle pepper, cheese, and chorizo, frijoles puercos is a Mexican appetizer that you can now make at home.

This Che Ba Mau or Vietnamese 3-color dessert offers the perfect summer treat! It's made of green agar jelly, red beans, & yellow mung beans.

Pad prik king is a Thai green bean dish with tofu, chili, and a seasoning of lemongrass, galangal, onion, and cilantro.

Even non-vegetable eaters will fall in love with these crack green beans. They're served with crispy bacon to add some crunch and saltiness.

The perfect balance of flavors is what these smoked baked beans are all about. They're a great side dish to any summer barbecue.

This pan-roasted green beans with almonds dish offer a light and crunchy bite, made with simple seasonings, for a quick 15-minute side.

This easy crockpot pork and beans recipe racks up a bit of spice with some Cajun seasoning and is made extra meaty with bacon.

An easy crockpot calico beans recipe made of sweet tangy sauce and combined with a smokey kick of barbecue. It's a hearty chili-like concoction worth sharing.