16 Black Bean Recipes That Prove This Pantry Staple Can Do More
Think a can of black beans is just for chili? Think again! These 14 creative recipes transform simple black beans into flavorful, unexpected dishes that are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even snacks. Each idea proves that black beans are way more versatile—and delicious—than you ever imagined. Get ready to elevate your meals with this humble pantry staple!
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.
Baked Black Bean Corn Quesadilla Recipe
This is an easy vegetarian quesadilla recipe prepared with canned ingredients and Mexican seasoning.
Easy Blackened Shrimp Bowls
These blackened shrimp bowls are piled high with Caribbean-inspired toppings like black beans, a fresh pineapple salsa, and avocado slices. They can also be customized in a variety of ways!
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
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.
Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
This slow cooker taco pasta is loaded with ground beef and black beans for lots of protein. It features all of your favorite taco flavors, just like our easy slow cooker taco soup.
Sheet Pan Nachos
Load up these Sheet Pan Nachos with all the good stuff for a fun way to serve nachos for a crowd! Tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, black beans, and cheese all baked on a sheet pan until crisp and melty finished with all your favorite nacho toppings! If you’re feeling adventurous, make beef and bean sheet pan nachos for dinner and serve it with a Mexican-themed side dish, like my Mexican chopped salad!
BBQ Chicken Soup
Get all your favorite bbq flavors with this easy BBQ Chicken Soup. Chicken, black beans, corn and bbq sauce combine in the slow cooker to make a delicious dinner.
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.
