Black Bean Recipes

Black beans make a great addition to salads and chili or on their own as a side dish. Browse more than 460 black bean recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

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Cuban Black Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker

Rating: Unrated
3
This isn't your mother's slow cooker recipe! No cans of creamed soup or spice packets here. This is a fragrantly spiced, slightly tangy soup full of vegetables and Cuban goodness that's good tasting and good for you. And there's no need to soak the beans overnight! Serve over steaming hot brown rice.
By WorkingCookingMom

Chorizo Breakfast Bowls

Rating: Unrated
2
An easy to put together chorizo breakfast bowl with a south-of-the-border flavor.
By My Hot Southern Mess

Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls

Rating: Unrated
21
This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.
By fabeveryday

Black Bean Huevos Rancheros

Rating: Unrated
68
Layered with black beans plus fresh salsa and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, this is a delicious version of the classic Spanish or Mexican 'rancher's eggs' dish.
By ZZ

Quick Spicy Black Bean Soup

Rating: Unrated
8
Quick and spicy black bean soup.
By Brandy Griffin Meiling

Felicia's Slow Cooker Black Beans

Rating: Unrated
4
My best friend gave me her recipe for Cuban-style black beans. I made minor tweaks to make them in the slow cooker. Serve with white rice for an authentic Cuban meal.
By Vivienne Borchers

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Rating: Unrated
2
This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.
By Jennksc

Instant Pot® Black Beans

Rating: Unrated
3
You can use your pressure cooker to cook dried black beans from scratch in under an hour (way faster than soaking them overnight and cooking them on the stove!) And, you can skip buying them canned. If you do decide to soak, check your appliance manual because cooking time will be even shorter.
By LauraF

The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

Rating: Unrated
1615
Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It's ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans - and flavor!
By calead910

Black Beans and Rice

Rating: Unrated
920
The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
By Daisy

Best Black Beans

Rating: Unrated
560
This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals.
By Cameron

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Rating: Unrated
1113
This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.
By LauraKKH
Sponsored By MyPlate

Inspiration and Ideas

15 Meals From a Can of Black Beans

15 Meals From a Can of Black Beans

That can of black beans stashed away in your pantry is a great meal waiting to happen. Just browse our gallery for inspiration.
Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

"Great textures, combination of items and taste." – pavisa
Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa

15 Quick Meals That Start With a Can of Black Beans

15 Quick Meals That Start With a Can of Black Beans

10 Unbeatable Bean Burgers

10 Unbeatable Bean Burgers

Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili

Rating: Unrated
115

Makes 10-15 servings. This recipe can be adjusted according to your taste preferences, so you can leave out undesirable ingredients or add others that appeal to you (like mushrooms). I add ingredients just to bulk up the heartiness and color palate of the chili, but feel free to just use a few green peppers or same-colored zucchinis as you desire. By the end, you just want everything to be hearty, moist, and flavored -- mess around with it as you go! I would say to serve it with shredded cheese and corn chips, but then it's no longer 'vegan.' : )

More Black Bean Recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Rating: Unrated
5307
You can call this soup or chili, but either way it is wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal taste. I recommend using Bill Echols' Taco Seasoning from this website. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if you like. I hope you enjoy!
By RaisinKane aka Patti

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Rating: Unrated
2689
You will never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again. These are so easy, and you'll be proud to have created such a vegetarian delight.
By LAURENMU
Sponsored By MyPlate

Black Bean and Corn Salad II

Rating: Unrated
1386
This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.
By Jen

Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

Easy, delicious, hearty Italian soup.
By Survivor2015

Ranch Taco Soup

Rating: Unrated
21
This thick and hearty taco soup comes together in a flash. The subtle hint of ranch sets it apart from your average taco soup. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
By Soup Loving Nicole

Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Rating: Unrated
385
I created this so it's not too spicy, but is packed with flavor. My kids loved it! For variety, add corn or other vegetables or switch to other chopped tomato varieties (chiles, jalapenos, etc.). Follow the boiling method prior to baking if you don't want a crispy bell pepper. If you have small peppers, use more of them for this recipe. They taste great with a dollop of sour cream on top.
By donnam

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Rating: Unrated
811
These vegetarian burgers are delicious! Your carnivorous friends will be impressed. My favorite way to serve is on a whole-wheat bun with garlic-lemon mayonnaise, fresh raw spinach, sliced tomato, and caramelized onions!
By DownHomeCitySisters.com
Sponsored By MyPlate

Quinoa and Black Beans

Rating: Unrated
4104
Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
By 3LIONCUBS
Sponsored By MyPlate

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Rating: Unrated
1205
These aren't traditional egg rolls! Small flour tortillas are stuffed with an exciting blend of Southwestern-style ingredients, then deep fried until golden brown.
By Jackie Smith

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Rating: Unrated
1729
Delicious and EASY zesty soup recipe that uses only 6 canned ingredients! Serve over tortilla chips, and top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Throw away the cans and no one will know that it is not from scratch!
By Terryn

Fantastic Black Bean Chili

Rating: Unrated
780
I never knew what I was missing until my mother-in-law made this! Everyone begged her for the recipe. A nice and easy way to feed a crowd. Thanks to my mother-in-law this has become a favorite dish! Can be frozen very well and doubled for a larger crowd. Top with your favorite shredded cheese.
By Rebecca Slone

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Rating: Unrated
86
A quick breakfast if you're trying to avoid carbs.
By Anonymous

Vegan Black Bean Soup

Rating: Unrated
731
Easy to make, thick, hearty soup with a zesty flavor.
By YCHRISTINE

Heather's Cilantro, Black Bean, and Corn Salsa

Rating: Unrated
345
This is a fun summer recipe that can be served on its own, or with tortilla chips. It is also beautiful, so make sure you have a clear bowl to put it in.
By hvoeltner

Best Beef Enchiladas

Rating: Unrated
311
These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.
By country_cooker

Best-Ever Texas Caviar

Rating: Unrated
179
This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.
By Cassie Cooper
Sponsored By Texas Tourism

Slow-Cooked Stew Meat Chili

Rating: Unrated
11
This hearty chili is truly a snap to prepare. After browning the beef and stirring in the spices to give them a slightly toasted flavor, you simply toss everything into a slow cooker and let the mixture simmer all day. Garnish with sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped red onion.
By Katie

Black Bean Brownies

Rating: Unrated
773
Black beans replace the flour in this brownie recipe.
By elizabeth
Sponsored By MyPlate

Mexican Quesadilla Casserole

Rating: Unrated
299
This is so easy and yummy!
By Melissa mieske

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Rating: Unrated
40
Tofu scrambles up just like eggs, and with some clever spices, even non-vegans will barely notice the difference. Try setting out toppings to let family or guests assemble their own burrito bowls.
By isachandra

Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

Rating: Unrated
8
This is one of my favorite quick and easy last-minute dinners. I created this recipe while rifling through my pantry in search of a new simple and healthy dinner. I love this recipe because the possibilities and variations are virtually endless!
By Stefanie

Black Bean Chili

Rating: Unrated
256
A chili that is best when prepared with fresh vegetables, but still delicious with canned or frozen. Serve by itself or over rice.
By JANED

Best Bean Salad

Rating: Unrated
192
I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!
By chemjo
Sponsored By MyPlate

One Skillet Mexican Quinoa

Rating: Unrated
341
With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!
By The Gruntled Gourmand
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