Recipes with Black Beans

Stovetop, oven-baked or even cold, our recipes with black beans are easy, healthy and full of protein. The whole family will enjoy them!

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    Zippy Turkey Zoodles

    1 review

    Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor—and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply slice the zucchini julienne-style. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington

    Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

    2 reviews

    Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet, a...


    Southwest Turkey Patties with Beans

    1 review

    These turkey patties are delicious and low in calories. Skip the rice if you're looking to cut carbs. —Dot Carpenter,...


    Spiced Butternut Squash Chili

    2 reviews

    I love how a hint of heat with a touch of sweetness from the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    3 reviews

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....

    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    10 reviews

    When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...


    Hacienda Hash Browns

    I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...


    Black Bean-Mango Salad

    3 reviews

    This fresh mango salad is a lively side dish for chicken or fish. Simple to put together and pack for...


    Chicken Chili with Black Beans

    9 reviews

    Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks...


    Deluxe Walking Nachos

    3 reviews

    This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to...


    Mango Black Bean Salsa

    4 reviews

    This colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how long it will last at your next event, too!...


    Black Bean Burritos

    7 reviews

    My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have...


    Hearty Bean Stew

    6 reviews

    From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, “A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over...

    Black Bean-Sweet Potato Skillet

    4 reviews

    My fiancé loves sweet potatoes. By adding black beans, I came up with a nutritionally complete main dish. Its bright...


    Chicken and Black Bean Soup

    20 reviews

    This spicy soup is one of my husband’s favorites. It’s quick to make but tastes like it simmered all day....


    Fast Refried Bean Soup

    23 reviews

    This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold...


    Black Bean Rice Burgers

    7 reviews

    A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers. "My fiance, who's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man,...


    Black Bean Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...


    Roasted Pumpkin Nachos

    3 reviews

    I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try...


    Chipotle Chili

    14 reviews

    This thick slow-cooker chipotle chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and...


    California Tamale Pie

    9 reviews

    When I serve California Tamale Pie, I know I’ll see smiles on the faces of everyone at the table. With...


    Black Beans and Rice

    2 reviews

    Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. "It tastes...

    Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup

    10 reviews

    This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...


    Black Beans with Brown Rice

    8 reviews

    Your family will never miss the meat in this hearty, colorful and fresh-tasting main dish. Served over brown rice, it...


    Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta

    27 reviews

    This black bean pasta was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my...


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    Texas Black Bean Soup

    27 reviews

    This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool...


    Black Bean Turkey Enchiladas

    24 reviews

    My best friend and I created this recipe together because we wanted a meal that’s easy to prepare, affordable and...


    Black Bean Bulgur Salad

    2 reviews

    The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...