19 Black Bean Recipes Packed with Protein, Fiber & Flavor
Black beans are a budget-friendly powerhouse ingredient – high in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. And they are deliciously versatile as well! Whether you’re looking to boost your fiber intake, try out some new flavors, or create satisfying vegetarian meals, these bean recipes have you covered.
Black Bean Tostadas
Spread a thick layer of flavorful black beans on a crispy tostada shell and pile it high with cool and crunchy fresh vegetables, a sprinkle of cheese, and a splash of fresh lime juice. This has been a favorite meal at our house and it continues to be requested on a regular rotation, I hope you love it as much as we do!
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Tostada
Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Did you think that black beans were only good for savory dishes? Think again! These amazing black bean brownies are intensely fudge-y and naturally vegan and gluten-free. You only need one bowl and 20 minutes to make this healthy and indulgent treat.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Black Bean Brownies.
Vegetarian Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
Made up of simple ingredients, these black bean quesadillas are incredibly flavorful, include nutritious black beans, and come together in less than 30 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner meal.
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Taco Salad
This Dorito taco salad is a meal that never fails to go over well. This taco salad recipe is quick and easy, easily customizable, nutritious, and definitely, delicious. Who doesn’t love taco night?! It’s an amazing salad for a busy weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Salad.
Easy Bean and Cheese Burrito
This is the bean and cheese burrito recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat! Not only is it made with simple and nutritious ingredients, but it’s also ready to eat in just 10 minutes.
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Mango Black Bean Salad
This mango black bean salad comes together in just a few minutes for a refreshing, healthy protein-packed lunch or side dish. If you are looking for a salad that delivers all of the flavors of summer this is the dish for you.
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Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Corn Salad
If you are looking for a fresh, easy, plant-based dinner then this recipe is for you! Seasoned tofu and rice are combined with delicious black beans and a fresh corn salad for a dish that’s meal-prep friendly and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans.
Refried Black Beans
Sure, you can buy canned refried beans, but why would you when you can make these flavorful and delicious homemade refried black beans in just 15 minutes?! They are made with simple ingredients and are so much tastier than the ones you get at the store. My kids request these more than any other recipe!
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Black Bean Cookies
These black bean cookies are stuffed with creamy peanut butter for a decadent and gooey center. And no one will be able to guess the secret ingredient!
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Quinoa Black Bean Salad
This popular black bean and quinoa salad is a light and healthy meal, and it’s full of plant-based protein to keep you satisfied. It’s great to prep ahead for meal prep and eat it for several days.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Black Bean Salad.
Italian Black Bean Meatballs
These Italian-flavored black bean meatballs are a delicious and hearty plant-based alternative to traditional meatballs. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce over pasta or zoodles for a comforting and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili
This slow cooker butternut squash chili recipe is exactly what you need to make the next time you find yourself craving something nutritious, delicious, and super filling. It has a delicious sweet and savory flavor and is easily customizable when served with a variety of toppings.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili.
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
Taco seasoning makes this Mexican ground beef recipe an easy and flavorful one-pan meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes. Filled with beans, rice, peppers, and plenty of melted cheese, this is a healthy ground beef recipe everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet.
Vegan Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is creamy, smoky, a little spicy, hearty, and delicious. It’s ready in an hour, and you have all of the ingredients you need to make it in your pantry right now.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Black Bean Soup.
Healthy Black Bean Skillet Dinner
This vegetarian, but hearty black bean skillet dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and satisfying enough for meat-eaters to enjoy! My southwestern casserole combines black beans, corn, veggies, and a dose of cheese for a scoop-able one-skillet meal that’s cheesy and loaded with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Black Bean Skillet Dinner Recipe.
Black Bean Burger Sliders
There is nothing not to like about these tasty black bean burger sliders. Made with mushrooms, quinoa, black beans, and seasonings these sliders are a nutritious and hearty meal. Serve them with all of your favorite burger toppings and sides.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Burger Sliders.
Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos
These four-ingredient air fryer taquitos are on the table in just 20 minutes. Don’t skip this recipe because you don’t have an air fryer, you can cook them in the oven too!
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Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet
Taco night has never been so tasty! This dish is as easy as can be and is loaded with cheesy ground turkey, black beans, corn, and plenty of taco toppings to make a one-dish meal that can fill up a hungry family. You can have this quick meal on the table in just about 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet.
Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Need a 10-minute plant-based meal or snack that the whole family will love? Then these vegan black bean tacos are the recipe you have been looking for. You are going to love these healthy flavor and protein-packed tacos!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Black Bean Tacos.
