The Black Bean Recipes I Make for Dinner All the Time
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Black bean recipes are some of my favorite dinners to make because they work in so many different ways. I love them Cuban style with rice, Dominican style stewed with spices, layered over nachos, or stirred into a quick taco soup. However I cook them, black beans are always on repeat in my kitchen.
What You’ll Find in These Black Bean Recipes
These black bean recipes are easy to make and show how many different ways you can cook with them. I make them stewed with spices, in rice dishes, on nachos, in soups, and even in pasta salads. They’re dinners I reach for any night of the week.
1
Black Beans and Rice with Green Chiles
A simple black beans and rice recipe made with green chiles, cumin, and lime. Great for taco night, meal prep, or as a quick side dish.
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2
Stewed Black Beans – Habichuelas Negras
Habichuelas negras made from scratch with delicious Puerto Rican flavors like sofrito, onions, garlic, cilantro, and cumin.
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3
How To Make The Best Canned Black Beans
Turn bland canned beans into delicious restaurant-like black beans (frijoles negros) and serve with white rice and fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley.
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4
20-Minute Simple Black Bean Pasta Salad
A simple and quick black bean pasta salad packed with fresh ingredients like fusilli, arugula, sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and a yogurt lime dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s great as a meal or side dish!
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5
Healthy Ground Chicken Taco Soup
Healthy ground chicken taco soup with black beans, corn, and a blend of taco spices. Cooked in one pot and topped with cilantro, cheddar, and lime.
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6
Loaded Cheesy Beef Nachos
These loaded cheesy beef nachos are perfect for game day or a party. Tortilla chips are topped with seasoned ground beef, Monterey Jack and Oaxaca cheeses, and baked until melted and bubbly. Finished with black beans, salsa roja, tomatoes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, these nachos are packed with flavor. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges for a complete snack.
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