Here are my favorite canned black bean recipes! Bookmark this list for all those times you're looking for an easy meal idea made with this affordable pantry staple.
A few weeks ago, I did a poll on Instagram to see the ingredients you had in your pantries that you needed help finding ways to use. To my surprise, a huge number of folks were stumped with what to do with black beans!
Black beans have been a staple in my kitchen for years, and I use them all the time in my recipes, BUT I know some of you might also want to go beyond just the standard black bean tacos. So today, I'm going to show you some of my very favorite easy black bean recipes, perfect for using those cans in the cupboard.
What Are Black Beans?
First things first, let's talk about black beans and how awesome they are. Black beans, or more properly, Black Turtle Beans, are a type of common bean in the same family as kidney beans, pinto beans, and navy beans. They're especially popular in Latin American cuisines, but you'll also find them in Indian, Creole, and Southern recipes, too.
The Best Black Bean Recipes
Because of their dense, meaty texture, black beans are super versatile and pair well with many dishes. Since I know most people don't make their beans from scratch, we're specifically talking about canned black bean recipes here, but you can totally use homemade ones as well. My saucy Instant Pot black beans are quite similar to the canned kind (but wayyyy better!).
Black Bean Salad Recipes
Black Bean & Corn Salad
I make this black bean and corn salad as a taco night side all the time, and it pairs with everything! It's easy to make with bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro, with a zippy lime vinaigrette.
This mason jar taco salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep! It has black beans, sweet corn, avocados, tomatoes, and greens, with a sweet-and-smoky Southwestern dressing.
This easy salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa. It has just 5 ingredients, but so much flavor thanks to fresh cilantro and lime.
If there's one cherished souvenir from my Costa Rica trip, it's gallo pinto! I swap the usual white rice for quinoa in this flavorful gallo pinto recipe. It's a protein-packed plant-based dish that takes me right back to the beach.
It's like Mexican rice, but with quinoa! Packed with all the classic ingredients, including black beans, corn, salsa, and spice, this makes an easy side for tacos, enchiladas, and more.
These crispy vegetarian taquitos are filled with sweet potatoes and black beans, but they're baked instead of fried. A favorite Tex-Mex recipe, made lighter than the original!
Black beans and quinoa make a simple but satisfying filling for these easy meatless tacos. Load up your favorite tortillas, then top them with shredded cabbage and homemade guacamole for the best taco night dinner.
These easy enchiladas are loaded with plenty of cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, and a protein-packed chicken and black bean filling that make them so satisfying and full of flavor.
Chili Roasted Sweet Potato + Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Sweet potatoes and black beans are one of my favorite combinations, and the duo really shines in this flavorful quinoa salad recipe with spicy, creamy avocado dressing.
Stuffed peppers are always fun, especially when you combine them with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. I keep this recipe plant-based with a savory, hearty filling of seasoned quinoa, black beans, and veggies.
It doesn't get much cozier than a warm bowl of slow cooker pumpkin chili with black beans. I love making a big pot of this for a comforting fall dinner.
These black bean quinoa burger patties are an easy way to get tons of plant-based protein into your meal! I love them tucked into gluten-free buns with salsa, mashed avocado, and spicy mayo.
These sweet potato black bean burgers are hearty and filling with beans, sweet potatoes, and oats. They're better than any version I've had in restaurants, and so easy to make from scratch.
These satisfying quinoa and black bean veggie burgers are loaded with the flavors of the Southwest. I'm talking chargrilled corn, juicy red peppers, black beans, onions, and the tastiest pineapple salsa.
It's like a peanut butter cup in brownie form! You'll never guess these brownies are made with beans.
Let us know your favorite canned black bean recipes down in the comments! And if you end up trying one of these recipes, come back to the post and let us know which one.
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Black beans are great, and your recipes sound good, buy it is not hard to use dtied black beans, you save domecmoney, no cans to dispose of, snd you knkw what you havexwhen you make your own.
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Black beans are great, and your recipes sound good, buy it is not hard to use dtied black beans, you save domecmoney, no cans to dispose of, snd you knkw what you havexwhen you make your own.