Seize a can of black beans and switch it right into a hearty and scrumptious meal! These recipes pair canned black beans with vibrant veggies, healthful grains and different tasty substances. From our 20-Minute Black Bean Soup to our Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos, every dish proves {that a} can of beans is all you could construct a wholesome meal with loads of plant-based protein. Whether or not you’re craving zesty salads, cozy soups and even wealthy desserts, you’ll discover nourishing choices that maintain budgets in test and bellies happy—so go forward, seize that may and begin cooking!
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5-Bean Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor.
This vibrant salad is a refreshing, protein-packed facet that’s as flavorful as it’s colourful. A zesty lemon-herb French dressing coats a hearty combine of 5 totally different beans, together with crisp bell pepper and crimson onion for crunch. Simple to make forward, it tastes even higher after chilling, which permits the flavors to meld fantastically.
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Photographer Victor Protasio, Meals Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle.
Tender cubes of butternut squash and hearty black beans are simmered in inexperienced enchilada sauce, with tortilla strips stirred in. A layer of melted cheese ties every thing collectively for a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly dish.
20-Minute Black Bean Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This easy soup takes solely 20 minutes, making it excellent for busy weeknights. Canned black beans assist velocity issues up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes assist construct wealthy, savory taste, whereas cream cheese provides a silky texture.
5-Ingredient Black Bean Patties
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Melissa Grey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
These super-easy, super-savory black bean patties will please vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The bigger patties are excellent for burger buns topped together with your favourite additions and condiments, whereas the smaller patties will be loved as a salad topper or sandwiched inside pita bread.
Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
Baked to crispy perfection in your trusty sheet pan, these tacos are filled with seasoned black beans and melty cheese and served with a creamy chipotle crema, making them a fuss-free meal the entire household will love!
Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This savory quiche contains a creamy egg filling filled with black beans, candy peppers and spicy pepper Jack cheese for a flavorful kick. If you wish to tame the warmth, Monterey Jack cheese can be utilized instead.
Excessive-Protein Black Bean Salad
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Meals Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
On this high-protein salad, black beans take heart stage. As the primary supply of plant-based protein, they make the salad satisfying, with their creamy texture pairing completely with candy potato, crisp veggies and a citrusy dressing.
No-Prepare dinner Black Bean Taco Bowls
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Meals Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.
These satisfying bowls characteristic hearty black beans, veggies and zesty toppings layered over crispy cabbage and lettuce. The lime crema provides a tangy, creamy end that brings all of the flavors collectively.
5-Ingredient Taco Stuffed Peppers
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Meals Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Josh Hoggle.
These five-ingredient stuffed peppers are a easy, satisfying twist on taco evening with all of the flavors you like. Candy bell peppers act as the right vessel for a filling of lean floor beef, black beans, salsa and melty cheese. Serve them with a dollop of bitter cream, sliced avocado and/or contemporary cilantro for a bit of further aptitude.
Candy Potato-Black Bean Tostadas
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These tostadas pack in loads of plant-based protein, combining hearty black beans and nutrient-packed candy potatoes for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Excessive-Fiber Black Bean Brownies
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These black bean brownies are every thing you possibly can probably need—moist, wealthy and fudgy with huge chocolate taste. Black beans not solely improve the feel but additionally give these brownies a dietary enhance! Full of protein, fiber and important nutritional vitamins, black beans make this dessert satisfying.
Rooster Fajita Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
The colourful, smoky flavors of conventional fajitas are simply as scrumptious when become a comforting soup. To kick up the warmth, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie combination. You possibly can swap out the rotisserie hen for an additional protein or make it vegetarian through the use of no-chicken broth and subbing tofu.
Roasted Veggie & Black Bean Bowls
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
These hearty bowls that includes candy potatoes, poblano peppers and crimson onion are bursting with daring flavors. Add a tangy scoop of guacamole, a sprinkle of contemporary cilantro and extra of your favourite toppings and also you’ll have a vibrant, satisfying dinner to your common rotation.
Candy Potato-Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Heami Lee, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
These scrumptious stuffed peppers are a simple anti-inflammatory meal, due to the mix of candy potatoes, black beans and bell peppers, that are all filled with antioxidants. This vegetarian dish requires microwaveable brown rice for ease, however you can too use leftover brown rice when you’ve got it readily available.
Path Combine Power Bites
photographer: Jen Causey, meals stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
These path combine power balls are made with black beans for a scrumptious, nutritious twist on a basic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, whereas additionally appearing as the right binder to maintain the substances collectively. Dates and apricots add pure sweetness to the combination.
Fajita-Stuffed Mushrooms
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This flavorful vegetarian dish fills roasted portobello mushroom caps with fajita-style veggies and black beans, giving them a lift of fiber and protein. High it off with melted cheese and Greek-style yogurt for a satisfying dinner.
Excessive-Protein Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This enchilada skillet is a one-pan meal filled with plant-based protein. Crumbled tofu soaks up the sauce, whereas corn tortillas soften into it for a wealthy, satisfying filling. Black beans add protein and fiber, and a sprinkle of cheese on high provides melty goodness to each chew.
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Kick-start your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers full of eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning.
No-Prepare dinner Black Bean Salad
The dressing for this vegan black bean salad will get its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mixture of salad greens will work effectively, however attempt arugula if you wish to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.
Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Grain Bowl
Heami Lee, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colourful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a dietary powerhouse, filled with substances like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that assist combat irritation to begin your day. The egg is cooked good—agency egg whites with a barely jammy yolk. This grain bowl is vibrant and fascinating with loads of textural distinction, and we all know you gained’t have the ability to cease making it.
Sluggish-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Meals Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Chili meets mac and cheese on this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Scorching tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that additionally contains spices and chiles for warmth, kicks up the flavour.
Tacky Beef & Black Bean Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Consider this creamy skillet casserole as a one-pan taco. The corn tortillas crisp up below the broiler, including crunch to go together with the creamy filling. If you happen to take pleasure in a little bit of spiciness, go for sizzling salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.
Steak Burritos
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Meals Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
These steak burritos are impressed by San Francisco’s tremendous burritos, which come filled with meat, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole and salsa. We have saved this homestyle model a bit easier to make and a complete lot more healthy with brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and a extra affordable serving dimension.
Excessive-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
Ali Redmond
This savory breakfast bowl contains black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, offering 18 grams of protein to maintain you feeling full and energized all through the morning.
Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor
This simple model of black bean enchiladas solely wants one pan and skips the effort of stuffing and rolling corn tortillas. We use delicate enchilada sauce to maintain the spice stage appropriate for everybody, however in the event you favor extra warmth, utilizing medium or sizzling enchilada sauce will add further zest to your meal.
Sluggish-Cooker Candy Potato & Black Bean Chili
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Emily Nabors Corridor , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This hearty candy potato and black bean chili has a pleasant stability of candy and spicy flavors. Swap out common chili powder for chipotle and ancho chile powder, or attempt utilizing reduced-sodium taco or fajita seasoning for a singular twist.
