877 black bean recipes

Taco salad with crisp baked tortilla whiskers, seared steak glazed with cumin, cinnamon and vinegar, black beans, cheese and guacamole over shredded romaine. A lighter, restaurant-worthy taco salad in 20 minutes.

Hearty South American vegetable soup with tomatillos, black beans, chayote, pattypan squash, corn, and a smoky chipotle kick. A filling, plant-based bowl loaded with Latin spices.

Jalapeno pinto beans simmered from dried with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Spicy, earthy, and versatile enough to serve as a side or mash into bean enchiladas.

Pasta Nicoise salad with shell pasta, fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, black olives, and capers tossed in a garlicky olive oil vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.

Hearty fava bean soup with tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and a kick of chili and cumin. A warming, plant-based bowl loaded with protein and spice. Vegan friendly.

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

Lamb marinated in red wine, and served with a mash made with Alpine Pepper.

Pinto beans simmer with quinoa and butternut squash in this hearty vegetarian stew where Spanish paprika and tomatoes build a robust base that's pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl.

A rustic, slow-simmered vegetable soup packed with navy beans, zucchini, carrots, turnips, and tomatoes, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Feeds a crowd with just 10 minutes of prep.

A hearty grain salad of pinto beans and wild rice tossed with mixed greens in a punchy chive-garlic vinaigrette, garnished with chive blossoms. Vegan, filling, and full of texture.

Southern-style marinated vegetable salad with green beans, shoe peg corn, peas, pimentos, and onion rings in a sweet red wine vinegar dressing. A classic make-ahead side dish for potlucks.

Red bean soup with beef, celery, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce, pressed through a sieve for a smooth, thick puree. A hearty old-fashioned bean soup ready in about 40 minutes.

Italian-style cheesy popcorn tossed with grated Parmesan, basil, oregano, and black pepper. A low-calorie savory snack with big flavor.

Caribbean guisado loaded with pumpkin, yucca, chickpeas, and pinto beans, slow-roasted with 16 cloves of garlic and fresh cilantro until the vegetables melt into a thick, fragrant sauce.

Rio Grande grits casserole layers creamy garlic grits with kielbasa, black beans, salsa, and melted cheddar. Tex-Mex meets Southern soul food in one bubbling baking dish.

Turkey chili with dried black beans, a whole browned turkey breast simmered and shredded, and hand-toasted cumin seeds. A from-scratch, slow-simmered chili with deep flavor.