Good with rice or corn. Kidney beans are great in chili, soup, stew, and salads. Lima beans are good in soups, casseroles, succotash. Pinto beans are essential in TexMex and Mexican food. Mild, earthy flavor.
Red beans are distinctive and savory, good in soups, stews, salads, and particularly with rice.
Interchangeable with pinto beans. Soy beans are bland and don't work well on their own. Best in casseroles, pates, or spicy salads. Highest in protein. Best for soups or casseroles.