Black Bean Recipes

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Zucchini Tacos

Zucchini and black beans come together for a juicy and satisfying taco punctuated by fresh, creamy toppings.

A variety of vegetables, a rich tomato base, and just the right amount of spice make this vegetarian chili a satisfying option in only 35 minutes. Vegetarians will ask for this chili again and again. You may even convert meat lovers to vegetarian chili!

Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

Sauteed mushrooms, cooked black beans, and store-bought salsa are layered with corn tortillas in a baking dish to create this Tex-Mex-inspired casserole.

Black-Bean and Sweet-Potato Stew

This satisfying vegetarian stew is ready in about an hour—and more than half that time is hands-off. Opting for canned beans instead of dried put this recipe on the fast-track, and velvety, earthy sweet potatoes, nutty quinoa, and smoky chipotle peppers provided complexity and depth without the need for an all-day simmer.

Pineapple and Black Bean Salsa

This pineapple salsa makes a great appetizer at any party that could use a sweet-and-spicy kick.

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl

Versatility is the name of the game in this deconstructed Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl: the simple cilantro-lime marinade works just as well for fish and shrimp as it does for chicken, and the rice and beans can be switched out for your favorite grains and legumes.

Black Bean, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

Pressure-cooked black beans (time to break out that Instant Pot!) meet cool cucumbers and bright cilantro, lime, and feta in this refreshing side dish that's ideal year-round. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Seared-Tuna Taco Bowl

Composed of rice, black beans, cabbage slaw, and fresh tuna spiced with chili powder, this power bowl makes a light yet satisfying dinner or lunch. A zesty cilantro cream dressing brings it all together.

Summer Wild Rice Salad

Rice and beans are reimagined as a summer salad, with smoky poblano chile, sweet corn, and a zesty lime dressing. Enjoy this alongside our Turkey Burgers.

Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms, and Corn

A simple and healthy vegetarian salad of Israeli couscous makes a great weeknight meal. You won't miss the meat in this filling vegetarian dish. Black beans add protein, and avocado is rich in heart-healthy fat.

Corn and Black Bean Salad

This Latin-inspired side dish is full of vibrant flavors and pairs well with pork tacos, baked chicken, or even quesadillas.

Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

Toasted ancho chiles add smoky, earthy flavor to this meatless chili that teams vitamin-rich sweet potatoes with protein-packed black beans.

Inspiration and Ideas

Black-Bean and Brown-Rice Cakes

These flavorful vegetarian cakes are easy to prep. Serve with a green salad and chips and salsa for a complete meal.

Guacamole with Black Beans

Classic guacamole is given a frightful twist for Halloween with black beans, jalapeño, and chipotle in adobo, which add serious heat. Dark blue corn tortilla chips are a must for dipping.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans

Pot of Beans

Taco Salad

It would be easy to believe that taco salads were invented by kids. They're just as yummy as traditional tacos, but everything is tossed in a crunchy "bowl" that you can eat.

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Avocado Bar

Think of this as an update on the taco bar: Lay out a platter of seasoned, lime-doused avocado halves and bowls of toppings, and let guests help themselves.

Millet Bowl with Black Beans and Vegetables

This hearty meal is full of clean, flavorful ingredients, including millet, an under-appreciated grain that is more nutritious than rice.

Healthy Salmon Cakes

Flaked salmon and black beans, which make up the bulk of salmon cakes, are both good sources of calcium. The cakes are coated in a spicy bread-crumb mixture and then baked at a high temperature to make them crisp.

Cheese-Stuffed Tostadas

Tostadas are a quick and easy way to add a little excitement to the usual taco night, and this meat-free version is no exception. Because between the crispy tortillas, creamy black bean mash, and smoky chipotle (oh, and did we mention plenty of melty cheese?) there's plenty of delicious fun to be had with this 30-minute dinner.

Black Bean and Cheese Tacos

These simple vegetarian tacos are loaded with flavor and are easy enough to assemble in the morning for a quick and delicious breakfast that'll get you started and keep you going all day long.

Spicy Turkey Chili

Lots of spice adds a layer of warmth to this turkey chili that you can make in a slow-cooker. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless turkey thighs, serrano chiles, chipotle chile in adobo, whole peeled tomatoes, and chili powder.

Arroz con Pollo

Cuban black beans are a perfect accompaniment with this chicken and rice dish.

Light Taco Salad

Taco Salad is a delicious and thoroughly satisfying meal. Ground turkey stands in for beef; nonfat yogurt laced with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro makes a creamy dressing, while fresh mango slices add a splash of color.

Two-Bean Vegetarian Chili

We like the black-bean and chickpea combination, but feel free to use your favorite beans.

Rice and Beans with Avocado, Tomato, and Cheese

DIY this dish inspired by your favorite take-out bean burrito that's all about zesty freshness, not refried flavors.

Avocado with Black Bean Salsa

Inspired by the fixings at a taco bar, this stuffed avocado delivers an added fiber-protein boost from black beans.

Black Bean and Grilled Corn Salsa

Serve this salsa on its own with tortilla chips or as a topping for Swordfish Kebabs.

Black Bean and Cherry Tomato Salsa

Use this salsa to make mouthwatering Nachos Supremo, a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next Mexican dinner

Black Bean and Tomato Chili

Serve this flavorful chili infused with garlic and spices over rice seasoned with turmeric for a colorful and satisfying meal.

Refried Black Beans with Oregano

Use these quick and tasty refried black beans in wraps, quesadillas, or on nachos.

Saucy Black Beans

Black beans are a go-to side dish for any Baja meal.

Summer Vegetable and Bean Tacos

This one-pot meal is quick, easy, and delicious.

Brown Rice and Black Beans

A pairing for the ages -- and a beautifully balanced source of protein -- rice and black beans crackle with flavor, thanks to jalapeno, onions, and garlic. In this version, hearty long-grain brown rice stands in for the traditional white variety, offering an extra measure of substance.

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