Black beans are so healthy, budget friendly and versatile. That’s why we compiled this collection of easy Black Bean Recipes for you to cook.
You’ll find easy sides, tasty appetizers, healthy salads, hearty mains with black beans and so much more. Who knew those humble legumes could be used in so many ways?
Plus, they’re super nutritious, packed with antioxidants, fiber, protein, and healthy carbohydrates. It’s so easy to feed your family a healthy meal that’s easy on the wallet.
Cook your way through all of these tasty black bean recipes, you’re sure to find some new black bean ideas!
Black Bean Recipes:
1. Black Bean Chili
We’re starting our collection of black bean recipes with our own delicious recipe! Quick, easy, healthy… this vegetarian black bean chili, based on Panera’s black bean soup, whips up in half hour or less. It’s a great meatless option for busy weeknights.
2. One Skillet Mexican Casserole
10 minutes of active cook time on your part, with simple pantry staple ingredients, and this amazing casserole full of Mexican flavors happens. And did you hear one skillet? Yup music to my ears, for easy clean up later.
3. Balela Salad
Let me present you Balela deliciousness!! So colorful, so easy, so refreshing… This hearty colorful salad comes from many Middle Eastern countries and is bursting with flavors and textures. Chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, parsley, mint… what’s not to like!!
4. Turkey Nachos
Turkey Nachos! Looking for something to make with those holiday leftovers other than soups and casseroles? You’ve found it!
This is an easy and fun way to use up that leftover turkey. The whole family will love this pile of tasty, cheesy goodness.
5. Cuban Style Black Beans
Black beans are a Cuban staple, and accompany just about every meal. This recipe shows you how to perfect you beans… Cuban style!
6. Chicken Taco Soup
Loaded tender chicken, black beans, sweet corn and tomatoes, this Tex Mex taco soup is as filling as it is delicious. It makes great leftovers, too!
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
7. Black Bean Salad
This Black Bean salad recipe has black beans, corn, peppers and herbs, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s an easy and versatile salad that is great for meal prepping.
Get the Recipe @ cookieandkate
8. Southwestern Wraps
Southwestern Wraps are an easy lunch or light dinner that will be ready to serve in under 20 minutes!
They come packed with shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, black beans and a mixture of sour cream and blue cheese. YUM.
9. Quinoa Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a great way to get some extra veggies in your diet. These peppers are stuffed with quinoa, black beans, pepper jack cheese, and plenty of great seasonings. They’re a great low-cal meatless main dish.
10. Spicy Fish Taco Bowls
We love tacos in all forms, even taco bowls!
These brown rice fish taco bowls are full of hearty and nutritious ingredients like corn, black beans, red peppers and avocados. You’re going to make them again and again.
11. Black Bean Burgers
This Black Bean Burgers are a great meatless Monday option, or to serve to your vegetarian friends at cookouts.
Get the Recipe @ gimmesomeoven
12. Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice is a staple side dish in many Latin American countries, and this recipe shows you how to perfect it. It may become your new favorite way to serve rice.
13. Black Bean Dip
This Black Bean Dip is a great 5 minute appetizer to bring to your next get together. With black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and spices, you only need a few ingredients to make this happen.
Get the Recipe @ twopeasandtheirpod
14. Black Bean Tacos
These Black Bean Tacos are another great meatless main dish, served in crunchy corn shells and filled with your favorite toppings. Give them a try, you may not even miss the meat.
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
15. Black Bean Corn Salad
Another great salad combo is corn and black beans. This Mexican inspired recipe is enhanced by a tangy cilantro lime dressing.
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
16. Spaghetti with Black Bean Meatballs
Spaghetti with Black Bean Meatball is a great comfort food when you’re looking to keep it healthy and budget friendly. The “meatballs” come together quickly and taste great.
Get the Recipe @ biancazapatka
17. Pineapple Black Bean Tostadas
Pineapple Black Bean Tostadas are a fun and easy party snack! Spread a spoonful of refried beans over the tostada, top it with avocados, fresh pineapple salsa and sprinkle queso fresco. Your delicious Tostada is ready.
Get the Recipe @ gimmesomeoven
18. Rotel Dip
This easy Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! Make it for your picnic and see everybody hovering over it.
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
19. Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake
This Mexican street corn black bean chicken bake only has a little alliteration, but it’s got tons of flavor! The chicken breasts are covered with chili powder, corn kernels, black beans, and cotija cheese. After twenty-five minutes in the oven, you’ll get a delicious dish that’s also gluten-free.
20. Creamy Black Bean Curry
If you love bold flavors, you have to try this Creamy Black Bean Curry. Full of Indian spices and aromatics, it’s a delicious dinner, and even better as leftovers.
Get the Recipe @ thefieryvegetarian
21. Southwestern Chicken Casserole
Chicken casserole – Southwest style! It’s packed full of great ingredients like black beans, corn, cilantro, tender chicken and southwest seasonings. It will be one of your family favorites.
Get the Recipe @ fitfoodiefinds
22. Black Bean Hummus
Give your favorite party dip a makeover! This black bean hummus is just as delicious as the original, but the new look will draw a crowd.
Get the Recipe @ sweetpeasandsaffron
23. Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls
This delicious Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl is packed with nutritious powerhouses like beans, brown rice, sweet potatoes, kale, Greek yogurt, and more. Plus, they’re super satisfying and keep you full a long time.
24. Rainbow Salsa
Rainbow Salsa is a colorful dish that’s loaded with bright tomatoes, multicolored peppers, black beans, red onion, corn, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy with chips, nachos, and burritos.
Get the Recipe @ gimmesomeoven
25. Mexican Pasta Salad
If Mexican Pasta Salad exists, it looks like this. This Pasta Salad with corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeño is a delicious side dish salad to make for summer cookouts. The creamy Greek yogurt dressing with spices and lime add so much unique flavor!
Get the Recipe @ healthyseasonalrecipes
26. Black Bean Enchilada Pasta
Black Bean Enchilada Pasta is a delicious and extremely satisfying pasta. It’s quick, easy and versatile. This pasta is a fusion of two great cuisines. This will become one of your favorite black bean recipes.
Get the Recipe @ honeywhatscooking
27. Huevos Rancheros
A traditional Mexican breakfast dish made with fried corn tortillas, fried egg, ranchera salsa, black beans, avocado, cheese, and salsa. Huevos Ranchero is quick and easy to whip up as you go on layering the ingredients. This one is MUST if you like Mexican flavors.
Get the Recipe @ carlsbadcravings
28. Mexican Omelet
This quick Mexican omelet is stuffed full with some of your favorite Mexican ingredients like beans, peppers, corn, tomatoes, and onions. Top it with salsa, sour cream, and avocado for extra yum factor.
29. Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Always a family favorite, this Chicken Tortilla Casserole has chicken, spicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cheese layered with tortillas. It’s like Mexican lasagna!
Get the Recipe @ homemadeinterest
30. Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
These Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Burritos are stuffed chipotle seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, avocados and more. We love them for lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe @ julieseatsandtreats
31. Cheesy Black Bean Chili
Here’s one the kids will absolutely love. Instead of putting the cheese on the chili, it goes in the chili. The result is a cheesy masterpiece. Plus, there’s hidden veggies… win, win.
Get the Recipe @ britneybreaksbread
32. Refried Black Beans
We love refried beans as a taco side dish, and these Refried Black Beans may be the best yet. They only take 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe @ simplywhisked
33. Crispy Black Bean and Rice Burritos
Crispy Black Bean and Rice Burritos are a well balanced meal with sautéed vegetables, rice, and cheese. They’re a family friendly meal the whole family will love..
Get the Recipe @ gimmedelicious
34. Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats – Mexican style! These Mexican stuffed zucchini boats are loaded with seasoned beef, black beans, and vegetables.
They’re easy to make, and are packed with marvelous Mexican flavors.
Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
35. Black Bean Brownies
You’re going to be amazed how good these fudgy black bean brownies are. Completely gluten free, they taste as good as any flour based brownie. What a sweet way to end this list of black bean recipes!
Get the Recipe @ chocolatecoveredkatie
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The 35 BEST Ways to Cook Black Beans
This collection of ways to cook Black Beans show how versatile those nutrient packed little legumes can be. We love this black bean chili:
Ingredients
- 3 15.5 oz cans black beans
- 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan over medium high heat.
- Chop onion, peppers and garlic. Add to heated pan and sauté 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to low boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Notes
- Let me know which recipes you try, I love hearing from you!
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