black beans
Excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, with significant amounts of folate, manganese, and iron. Also provide polyphenol antioxidants and contain resistant starch when cooked and cooled.
About
Black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are a legume native to Mesoamerica and Central/South America, domesticated over 7,000 years ago. They are small, oval-shaped beans with a dark, glossy black exterior and creamy white interior flesh. The beans have a mild, slightly earthy flavor with subtle sweetness, and a firm but tender texture when properly cooked.
Black beans are a staple ingredient in Latin American, Caribbean, and increasingly American cuisines. They are available year-round in dried form, canned form, and occasionally fresh in specialty markets during harvest season. The dried beans require soaking and simmering for 1-2 hours, while canned varieties offer convenience for quick meal preparation.
Culinary Uses
Black beans are used extensively throughout Latin American and Caribbean cuisines as a foundational protein source. They appear in iconic dishes such as Cuban black beans and rice (moros y cristianos), Brazilian feijoada, Mexican bean soups, and various dips and purees. In contemporary cooking, they are incorporated into salads, burritos, tacos, and vegetarian mains. Black beans pair well with aromatics like garlic, onion, and cumin, as well as with rice, corn, citrus, and chili peppers. They absorb flavoring liquids readily, making them ideal for slow-cooked preparations and one-pot dishes.
Recipes Using black beans (77)
Basic Black Beans
Basic Black Beans from the Recidemia collection
Bean Chili
Bean Chili from the Recidemia collection
Bean Dip
Submitted by TheLizard This will hopefully be the first of a series of simple recipes that you can whip up after a hard day. See, it's well known in my family that I was the sped when it came to cooking. I didn't even try to learn until I was 20.
Black Bean and Corn Wraps
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Black Bean Casserole Ole
Black Bean Casserole Ole from the Recidemia collection
Black Bean Chili
American Cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Beans | Chili
Black Bean Cornbread
This spicy cornbread goes well with chili or a hearty bean soup. com Source: Magic Beans, 1996 by Patti Bazel Geil.
Black Bean Pistou Soup
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Black bean soup
Southern cuisine | Soups
Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection
Black Bean Soup with Rice and Sherry
Makes 6 servings
Black Bean Soup with Tomato-Tomatillo Salsa
Black Bean Soup with Tomato-Tomatillo Salsa
Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Vegan Cuisine
Broiled Santa Fe Steaks
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at [http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_
Burrito Mix
Burrito Mix from the Recidemia collection
California Avocado, Corn and Black Bean Salad
Tasty, quick and healthy summer salad.
California Beef and Black Bean Chili
California Beef and Black Bean Chili from the Recidemia collection
Caribbean Rice and Beans I
Serves Many variations of this dish use oregano as the main herb, but try cilantro. It goes well with the earthy taste of the black beans.
Caribbean-style Black Bean Soup
300px| Caribbean-style Black Bean Soup This is from the "Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook" for slow-cookers. I love this, and do my husband and son. Make sure to add the vinegar at the end, it makes a big, delicious difference!
Casamiento
Casamiento from the Recidemia collection
Chapati Wrap
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Chipotle Chicken Salad
This is from epicurious and it's simply fabulous! Super easy as it starts with a store bought cooked chicken. by Annacia © 2007 Recipezaar. All Rights Reserved.
Confetti Rice and Beans
The nutrition will be different depending on the type of rice used... brown basmati is a much better choice than white.
Couscous Bean Salad
Couscous Bean Salad
Couscous Salad with Baby Corn
Couscous Salad with Baby Corn from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Beans and Rice
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Cuban Black Bean Dip
Cuban Black Bean Dip from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Black Beans 2
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Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Cuban Black Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cuban black bean stew
Cuban black bean stew from the Recidemia collection
DLife Salsa
absolutely delicious!
Easy Rice Salad
Easy Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Eight-bean Chili
* Serves 25
Frijoles Negros
Frijoles Negros from the Recidemia collection
Frijoles Negros Escabechados
Peruvian Pickled Black Beans
Gallo Pinto I
Beans and rice
Haitian Black Beans
Haitian Black Beans from the Recidemia collection
Ham and Black Bean Salad
Makes 6 servings
Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas
Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas from the Recidemia collection
Just Beans
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Kao Thom
Sweet sticky rice
Low-fat Beans and Rice
This recipe leaves a lot of leeway to add amounts to suit your tastes. I use about ½ of a can of beans to 4 cups of cooked rice. The kids love it and it adds a nice touch to bbq meals.
Mike's Saffron Rice and Beans
This recipe originally started as a vegetarian approximation to paella. It has since diverged from its resemblance to paella.
Moroccan Ginger Dip
This lovely dip combines sweet with sour, hot with mild. The dip is good for any hors d'oevre and is native to Morocco.
Nigerian Black Bean Salad
Chill, and serve
Oakland Ragin' Quarterback Guacamole
Oakland Ragin' Quarterback Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
Portuguese Feijoada
Portuguese Cuisine
Quinoa and Black Beans
ChupaNote: not enough spice/bam in this for me. Next time I'll add red pepper flakes to oil, or a hot pepper to the bell pepper or use an extra spicy salsa. Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing. Also good the next day for lunch.
Rice with Black Beans
Rice with Black Beans from the Recidemia collection