You can use black beans in so many ways; as an instant pasta sauce along with sauteed onions and some Parmesan cheese, heated with rice and sauteed vegetables for a quick vegetarian entree, or add them to any canned soup to increase fiber and protein content.
Black Bean Recipes
- Black Bean Wild Rice Salad
I found some great orzo pasta I ordered from Gristede's that's different from the orzo I buy locally. It's longer and reminds me of wild rice, so I added it to this recipe. It's fabulous! - Tex Mex Black Bean Wraps
Mash up some black beans and use that for the base of a spicy and creamy sandwich spread. - Polenta and Black Bean Salsa
Crisp little rounds of polenta are topped with a spicy and thick black bean salsa in this delicious and inventive vegetarian main dish recipe. - Shrimp and Black Bean Salad
With just eight ingredients, this incredible salad is ready to eat in minutes. This is one of my favorites! - Quick Black Bean Soup
Black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices combine to make a hearty soup that tastes like it was simmered all day. But it's ready in less than 20 minutes. - Microwave Mexican Chili
Use your microwave to make this thick and spicy chili in a hurry. Top it with crumbled tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream. - Mango Black Bean Salsa
Serve this unusual salsa as a dip with tortilla chips, or serve as a side salad over lettuce the next time you grill chicken breasts or steaks. - Tex Mex Impossible Pie
Black beans provide color, flavor, and texture in this simple to make entree recipe. Make sure you offer all the trimmings! - Barley Black Bean Salad
Boy, talk about a healthy salad! And the taste and texture is so wonderful too. This salad would also be excellent as a wrap sandwich filling. - Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
Canned and fresh ingredients make this slow cooker recipe a real winner. Serve it with some hot Cornbread right out of the oven. - Gazpacho Salad
Black beans combined with celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a spicy dressing makes a delicious salad ready in minutes. - Ramen Shrimp Soup
Ramen soup mix, along with shrimp and black beans, makes a fabulous quick soup recipe ready in about 20 minutes. - Santa Fe Chicken Casserole
You could leave the chicken out of this recipe and add another can of black beans for a superb vegetarian main dish recipe. This is one of my all time favorite recipes. - Southwest Cheese Soup
Just five ingredients make this rich and thick soup so easy. Top it with seasoned croutons or crushed blue corn tortilla chips. - Mexican Chicken Salad
This no cook salad is perfect for those times when you just can't face the stove. Keep these ingredients on hand for a quick meal. - Chicken Corn and Black Bean Salad
The dressing for this delicious salad is made from apricot preserves, lime juice, and chili powder for a sweet and spicy kick. Try it soon!
