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    22 Delicious Black Bean Recipes You'll Want to Try Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 27, 2025, updated February 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Black beans are a versatile ingredient that can add flavor and nutrition to a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a hearty soup, a filling salad, or a satisfying main course, these 22 recipes showcase the many ways to enjoy black beans. From classic favorites to creative new ideas, there's something here for everyone to enjoy tonight.

    Beer-Braised Short Rib Chili

    Beer Braised Short Rib Chili
    Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry.

    This chili is full of flavor and surprisingly simple to prepare. It features white and black beans, crushed tomatoes, and your favorite stout.

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    Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas

    Tacos on a plate.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    Bell peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms come together for tasty vegan fajitas, paired with guacamole, salsa, black beans, and vegan sour cream. They’re easy to whip up and sure to be a hit at the table!

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    Easy Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

    Easy Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This pumpkin black bean chili is a straightforward vegetarian dish packed with mushrooms. It's a great choice if you want a delicious chili that features pumpkin.

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    Baked Black Bean Tacos

    Black bean tacos.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Black beans and quinoa come together with a tasty taco spice mix for a hearty filling. Topped with cheddar cheese and baked until crispy, this dish is sure to satisfy.

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    One Pot Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    One Pot Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This chicken enchilada soup is a comforting one-pot meal packed with the delicious flavors of chicken enchiladas. It features red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, black beans, and corn, making it a hearty choice for any day.

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    Baked Taquitos with Pumpkin and Black Beans

    Baked Taquitos with Pumpkin and Black Beans
    Photo Credit: hey nutrition lady.

    Baked taquitos filled with pumpkin, black beans, and cheese are a simple and healthy vegetarian option. These tasty snacks are perfect for Halloween parties and can be stored in the freezer for later.

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    Air Fryer Nachos

    Air fryer nachos.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    These easy nachos are a great snack option. Packed with black beans and plenty of tasty toppings, they can be ready in under 10 minutes.

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    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Nacho Soup is a tasty twist on your favorite nachos. It combines ground beef, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, all simmered together in a crock pot for a comforting meal.

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    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen.

    This savory vegan sweet potato casserole combines black beans, kale, quinoa, and roasted garlic sauce for a comforting meal. It's simple to put together and great for preparing in advance.

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    Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn

    Healthy Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    This healthy Southwestern soup combines leftover turkey with black beans and corn for a delicious meal. It's full of fresh flavors from lime juice and cilantro, along with spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and can easily be made with rotisserie chicken any time of year.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This casserole combines the tasty flavors of chicken fajitas into an easy baked dinner. It uses protein-rich Mexican black beans and quinoa, and you can mix everything right in the baking dish without any extra cooking.

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    Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans

    Easy Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne is packed with chili flavor and plenty of veggies like zucchini, eggplant, and green bell pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, it offers a delicious mix of flavors and textures with minimal effort.

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    Mango Black Bean Salad

    Healthy Mango Black Bean Salad
    Photo Credit: Plant-based on a Budget.

    This salad is full of mango and has a great mix of flavors, along with plenty of plant-based protein and fiber. It comes together quickly with just 8 affordable ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to prepare, plus some time to let it marinate.

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    30 Minute Chicken Taco Soup

    30 Minute Chicken Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken taco soup combines shredded chicken, taco spices, black beans, and corn in a smooth broth. With a topping of sour cream and tortilla strips, it’s a warm and comforting meal.

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    Southwest Salad with Honey Chipotle Chicken

    Southwest Salad with Honey Chipotle Chicken.
    Photo credit: Big Delicious Life.

    This Southwest Salad is packed with black beans, corn, avocado, and spicy honey chipotle chicken, all topped with a zesty cilantro lime dressing. It's a filling salad that's fresh, flavorful, and simple to prepare!

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    Ground Beef Nachos

    Nachos.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This nacho dish features a tasty mix of seasoned ground beef, ranch beans, black beans, onions, and garlic, all topped with sour cream, jalapenos, avocados, cilantro, lime slices, and plenty of melted cheese. It's a great option for a fun meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Black Bean Burgers

    Black Bean Burgers.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    Black Bean Burgers are simple to prepare and loaded with nutritious ingredients, making them a great choice for anyone. With plenty of protein and flavor, this is a go-to recipe for a satisfying meal.

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    Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo

    Vegetarian Tacos with Black Beans, Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Vegetarian tacos filled with refried black beans and crumbled feta cheese are a delicious choice. Topped with fresh homemade pico de gallo, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Vegan Chili with Black Beans

    Vegan Chili Recipe with Black Beans
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This vegan chili is quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes. It's packed with delicious flavors, featuring black beans and split red lentils.

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    Tater Tot Nachos

    Tater Tot Nachos.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Nachos are quick and easy to make, packed with black beans, corn, and lots of cheese. Just add your favorite taco toppings, and dinner is ready in no time.

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    Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

    Instant Pot Vegan Chili (Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili)
    Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This vegan chili is quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot. It's filled with butternut squash, quinoa, black beans, and smoky chipotle peppers, making it a healthy and hearty meal perfect for any night.

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    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit; Urban Farmie.

    This slow cooker black bean soup is thick and filling, perfect for a quick meal. It’s a favorite for busy weeks since it requires very little work to prepare.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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