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Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans
September 17, 2010

The Best Black Bean Recipes

From the Kitchen of Katie Kick

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The Best Black Bean Recipe: Here are some of the best black bean recipes to add to your recipe rotation! These recipes using black beans and tried and true and some of our favorite ways to use black beans. Get cooking with those beans and try out a new recipe for black beans!

I love black beans.  I’m not ashamed to admit that I have half a shelf in my pantry devoted to them. And so today, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite black bean dishes from the recipe index and a funny little story about beans.

top 5 black bean recipes

I have been hoping and hoping that Costco would get black beans in sometime so I could buy several at once and at a lower price. All they’ve had is pinto, re-fried beans, and ranch beans…but no black beans.

A few weeks back my husband and Logan went to Costco for me. While my husband was shopping he spotted some cases of black beans and loaded up the cart with FOUR CASES of black beans!

What he didn’t know was that I had already bought about 10 cans the day before when I went to the grocery store. In the check out line someone asked him why on Earth he needed so many beans.

He shrugged (or at least I imagine he probably did) and said “Just to have.” When he got home he told me that he had a present for me. I never would have guessed beans, but when he told me I was so excited!

It seems like I’m always buying black beans every time I go to the store. They’re so versatile so I end up using them a lot. Now you know what a black bean nerd I am!

My pantry is all stocked up and ready for some new bean recipes. What do you have to share? What is your favorite black bean recipe?

The Best Black Bean Recipes

Are you looking for some recipes to make with black beans? Here are 15 of our favorite black bean recipes!

Easy Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

This Easy Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage is a dinner you can whip up quickly on a busy weeknight!

Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans

Breakfast Bowls like these Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans are a great way to enjoy a quick protein-packed, creative meal at home on busy weekday mornings.

Southwestern Black Bean Pasta

This recipe for Southwestern Black Bean pasta is a great pantry recipe for a 30 minute meatless meal! It features pasta with a smoky tomato sauce and plenty of black beans. This simple vegetarian black bean pasta dish only takes a few minutes to prepare and uses mostly pantry ingredients.

Chicken, Black Bean, and Spinach Enchiladas with Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Corn tortillas are filled with tender, shredded chicken, black beans, and fresh spinach. Then, smothered in two contrasting sauces for one amazing Chicken Enchilada recipe.

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

A simple veggie burger that is loaded with Latin flavors, these black bean quinoa burgers are a cinch to whip up and are naturally gluten-free!

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Black beans, sweet potatoes, fire roasted salsa, and poblanos pair with black beans in this hearty, easy meatless Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Roasted Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili

Roasted butternut squash, roasted corn, and fire roasted tomatoes pair with black beans in this hearty, meatless Roasted Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili.

Smoky Black Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage

The black bean soup has just a bit of spice with the andouille sausage that is enough for me. I loved the hint of smokiness from the smoked paprika and ancho powder. 

Pumpkin Black Bean Turkey Chili

Pumpkin Black Bean Turkey Chili is a great fall chili recipe with tons of flavor!

Black Bean and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Black Bean and Egg Breakfast Tacos are a fun and easy breakfast! Eggs are so quick to cook up and this recipe really doesn’t make much of a mess at all in the kitchen. Fill flour tortillas with eggs, black beans, avocado, salsa and cheese!

Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for satisfying your next Taco Tuesday craving while helping you stick with the inevitable New Year's Resolution to eat healthier.

Shredded Beef, Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos

These Shredded Beef, Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos are a healthier take on Chile Rellanos. The poblanos are roasted instead of fried, and they are stuffed with a mixture of Mexican shredded beef, quinoa, black beans, and corn.

Black Bean Mexican Pizza

For this Black Bean Mexican Pizza, I took my favorite fast pizza crust and added all the Mexican toppings I was currently craving, then popped it in the oven. It's the perfect fast meal or game-day snack.

Easy Black Bean Salad

This easy black bean salad is packed with corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and more! It’s tossed with a lime-cumin dressing that’s full of flavor!

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco Recipe

Switch up your standard tacos for this roasted sweet potato and black bean taco recipe. These will quickly become one of your favorite black bean recipes! These Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos are a quick and easy vegetarian option for any Taco Tuesday Night or Cinco de Mayo Menu!

More Black Bean Dishes from the Recipe Archives:

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Black Bean Breakfast Burritos
  • Quinoa Taco Salad
  • Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
  • Chicken, Black Bean, and Spinach Enchiladas

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  1. Becky says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I share your love for black beans. I moved to France last year, and guess what? They don’t sell canned black beans at all! Can you imagine? At least I can find them dry, but man, how sad. No jalepenos either. Fighting back the tears.

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  2. Renee says

    October 2, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    This is one of our new favorites:
    http://beyondriceandtofu.com/2010/07/14/sweet-potato-quinoa-and-black-bean-burgers/

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  3. Jennifer says

    September 27, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    I just came across your blog today and just last week I was trying to find good recipes for black beans. I have now hit the jackpot! Thanks (and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes, they look so yummy)

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  4. Nisha says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    That’s funny! I’ve been out of black beans in my cold storage for a while and finally, a good case lot sale! I love salads that call for black beans. I can have just a salad for dinner if there are beans in it. Now I need to go check out that Quinoa Taco Salad recipe!

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  5. 1Suki says

    September 21, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Thank-you! Love black beans too. Learned to love them when I lived in New Mexico. I use them in many Mexican recipes. 🙂 My favorite being chicken enchiladas.

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  6. leelu says

    September 19, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I love “Spiced Black Bean Burgers”, Bon Appétit, July 1995

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spiced-Black-Bean-Burgers-654#ixzz100oNO68X

    The cumin is the key. Serve with Guac … yum!

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  7. Laura says

    September 18, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    I too love black beans! I especially love black beans with corn. Mmmmm…
    I may have to run to the grocery tomorrow so I can try some of these tasty looking recipes!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Mrs. Mordecai says

    September 18, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    I love black beans, although unfortunately my four-year-old has developed a recent aversion to them. Two of my favorites:

    Black Beans and Rice
    Black Bean Soup

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  9. Jessica says

    September 18, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    An absolute favorite, found on another great blog: http://agoodappetite.blogspot.com/2009/01/roasted-red-pepper-black-bean-soup.html

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  10. Meal Makeover Mom Janice says

    September 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    I LOVE black beans. The chili sounds especially good. Great for football season!

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  11. Lynn says

    September 18, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    I love ALL kinds of beans. I also have a pantry full. Black, canellini, ceci, pinto, you name it!!! Love “refried”, altho I do not fry them, just mash up some of them black beans, love canellini or great northern in soups and pasta dishes. Yum. Love the white beans in salads. …. hmmm I’m getting an idea: beans and broccoli rabe… gotta go!!!!!!!!!

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  12. DigiMom @ DigiCrumbs says

    September 18, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Wow, that’s a lot of beans! We love black beans too. 🙂 One of our favorite recipes is Black Bean Lime Chili: http://www.digicrumbs.com/2009/09/black-bean-lime-chili-recipe.html

    I’m looking forward to trying your black bean recipes. They all look delicious!

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  13. marla says

    September 17, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Katie, I love black beans too. As a matter of fact I did a lazy dinner tonight with ground turkey, a bunch of veggies & a few scoops from a jar of black bean sauce that I found in the pantry. Your recipes look great 🙂

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  14. Kelly says

    September 17, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Black Bean Hummus!

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  15. vanessa says

    September 17, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    perfect timing!! i just prepped a whole bag of black beans and have no idea what to do with all of them before they go bad. thanks! 🙂

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  16. Amy from She Wears Many Hats says

    September 17, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I love black beans too! They’re so versatile. Looking forward to chili weather to make a pot of black bean chili.

    Reply

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