Delicious Black Bean Recipes

Black beans are a pantry staple. Canned or dried, these beans are perfect for adding to many dishes. This collection of delicious black bean recipes ranges from appetizers, to soups and salads, to main dishes and even desserts!

Black Beans

I always have black beans in my pantry. I really like to use dried whenever I can, but I also keep several cans of black beans on the shelves too. Sometimes I need a quick dish and having beans ready to go saves a lot of time.

Black beans are a great way to add extra nutrients to a dish. Some of the nutritional benefits include:

• High in protein
• High in fiber
• Low in fat
• High in magnesium
• High in phosphate
• High in potassium
• High in folate

Dried Black Beans

Dried black beans are very low in cost and they have a shelf life of 2-3 years. Beans older than that may still be good. Check and discard if you find any rancid or sour odor, insect infestation or mold. Faded beans are still good and can be used.

Older beans sometimes take longer to cook.

Canned Black Beans

When buying black beans, I often try to buy low sodium beans. For many recipes, I rinse and drain the canned beans. This removes the sauce the beans are packed in and leaves just the cooked beans.

Cooking Dried Black Beans

My favorite way to cook black beans is in an electric pressure cooker or instant pot. My recipe for Instant Pot Black Beans is fast and easy. You could also use this stove top method.

Appetizers with Black Beans

• Black Bean Taco Cups
• Black Bean Salsa

Soups with Black Beans

• Turkey Tortilla Soup
• Enchilada Soup
• Black Bean Soup

Salads with Black Beans

• Black Bean and Corn Salad
• Farro Salad
• Three Bean Salad
• Black Beans and Rice
• Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Main Dishes with Black Beans

• Enchilada Bake
• Spaghetti Squash with Black Beans
• Black Bean Quesadillas
• Black Bean Chili 

Desserts with Black Beans

• Black Bean Brownies
• Black Bean Cookies

If you make any of these recipes, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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