What to Make With Black Beans

Black beans hold their shape, mash well and pair with nearly every Latin American flavour.

Black Bean Quesadillas

15 min · serves 4

Mashing half the beans glues the filling together so nothing falls out.

Under 30 min · Vegetarian · Cheap · Family

Turkey Taco Rice Bowls

25 min · serves 4

Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in two minutes.

Healthy · Under 30 min · Family

Rice & Bean Burritos

25 min · serves 4

Toasting the seam first seals the burrito shut.

Vegetarian · Cheap · Family

Sweet potato thickens and sweetens the chili without meat.

Vegetarian · Healthy · One pot · Cheap

The one tip

Rinse canned beans to remove up to about 40% of the added sodium.

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Questions people ask

What can I make with black beans tonight?

Quick options: Black Bean Quesadillas, Turkey Taco Rice Bowls, Rice & Bean Burritos, Quinoa Black Bean Bowls. Each is on this page with a full recipe and a serving scaler.

Any tips for cooking black beans?

Rinse canned beans to remove up to about 40% of the added sodium.