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Black Beans — healthy grain bowl with quinoa, roasted chickpeas, avocado and tahini drizzle
Legume

Black Beans

Creamy, earthy bean that's the heart of so much Latin American cooking. Canned is fine; just rinse well to cut sodium.

Nutrition
132 cal · 9g protein · 24g carbs · 0g fat per 100g cooked
Cook's tip
A spoonful of bean liquid (aquafaba) thickens sauces beautifully.

Recipes with black beans

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos — sweet potato and black bean tacos with avocado, cilantro and lime on a wooden board
40 min·420 cal·14g protein

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Smoky roasted sweet potato, black beans and avocado crema in warm corn tortillas.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili — bowl of vegetable lentil soup garnished with parsley, with crusty bread on the side
45 min·469 cal·29g protein

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Slow Cooker Beef Chili — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight.

Mexican Quinoa Skillet — bowl of vegetable lentil soup garnished with parsley, with crusty bread on the side
45 min·489 cal·31g protein

Mexican Quinoa Skillet

Mexican Quinoa Skillet — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Miso — sweet potato and black bean tacos with avocado, cilantro and lime on a wooden board
40 min·467 cal·36g protein

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Miso

Smoky roasted sweet potato, black beans and avocado crema in warm corn tortillas. A swirl of white miso deepens the umami.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili with Tahini Drizzle — bowl of vegetable lentil soup garnished with parsley, with crusty bread on the side
45 min·467 cal·35g protein

Slow Cooker Beef Chili with Tahini Drizzle

Slow Cooker Beef Chili — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Finished with a creamy lemon-tahini drizzle.

Mexican Quinoa Skillet with Tahini Drizzle — bowl of vegetable lentil soup garnished with parsley, with crusty bread on the side
45 min·471 cal·32g protein

Mexican Quinoa Skillet with Tahini Drizzle

Mexican Quinoa Skillet — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Finished with a creamy lemon-tahini drizzle.

More legume ingredients

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