The Best Black Bean Recipes (2024)

September 17, 2010

From the Kitchen of Katie Kick

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.

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

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 meatlessSweet Potato Black BeanChili

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 thehint 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 standardtacosfor this roastedsweet 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!

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