12 Brilliant Ways to Use a Can of Black Beans (That Aren’t Chili)
That lonely can of black beans in your pantry is more powerful than you think. While chili might be the go-to, these 12 brilliant recipes show just how versatile and flavorful black beans can be. From quick quesadillas to unexpected brownies, these ideas will have you rethinking how you use this humble ingredient. Get ready to turn that can into something seriously crave-worthy.
Baked Black Bean Corn Quesadilla Recipe
This is an easy vegetarian quesadilla recipe prepared with canned ingredients and Mexican seasoning.
Texas Tamale Pie
Texas Tamale Pie is a flavorful, Mexican seasoned ground beef, bean, and corn casserole topped with cornbread.
Black Bean Burger
This Black Bean Burger recipe is made with salsa and pantry staples in one bowl – a hearty, protein-packed dinner with Southwestern flare
Vegan Burrito
The ultimate vegan burrito! A flavor-packed plant based lunch or dinner idea, it’s stuffed with Mexican rice, seasoned black beans and peppers, and avocado.
Loaded Baked Potato Toppings
Mix and match baked potato toppings for the best easy dinner, a loaded baked potato! It’s customizable to any diet and eater.
Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is so filling, easy to make, and creamy-yet-chunky! Top it with Greek yogurt and a squeeze of lime juice.
Black Bean Salsa
This black bean salsa is a fun and easy one to make anytime you’re craving a homemade salsa. It’s tangy, sweet and spicy and i’s almost more like a refreshing veggie salad for chips! Quick and easy to make, this healthy dip is the perfect appetizer if you are feeding a crowd.
Black Bean Curry
Kick up a dash of spice and inject your weeknight dinner with some new flavors! Black Bean Curry is a warm, creamy, and delicious veggie packed meal perfect for shaking up your routine. Quick and easy to toss together, this one pot meal is truly mouthwatering!
Flourless Black Bean Brownies
Black bean brownies?! Say what…yes, believe it or not these flourless brownies are quite possibly the most delicious homemade brownies you’ll ever make. Trust me on this one!
Antiguan Black Bean Cakes
These Antiguan Black Bean Cakes are for everyone out there scared of a jalapeño. I was you, once, but these black bean cakes have changed me. Read on to hear about my change of heart in regards to the once-feared jalapeño pepper!
Gallo Pinto Recipe (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
This Gallo Pinto recipe was taught to us by a Costa Rican exchange student who craved it while visiting the U.S., far from the comforts of her home. It’s so much more flavorful than “plain beans and rice” yet it’s super quick and easy to make (in less than 10 minutes). And although Costa Rican rice and beans are most often served as a breakfast dish, our friend ate it all day long, and now we do, too. It’s fantastic for brunch, a side dish, even a meatless main course at dinner!
Black Bean Enchiladas
Black Bean Enchiladas are easy to make with bold ingredients like enchilada sauce, plenty of cheese, a homemade enchilada seasoning mix and more! Corn tortillas are filled with black beans and corn and baked to saucy, cheesy perfection in just 20 minutes.
