5 Quick & Easy Black Bean Recipes

Are you on the search for cheap and healthy dinner and snack ideas? These 5 Quick & Easy Black Bean Recipes will make you love black beans!

Simple and Tasty Black Beans recipes

Black beans are so full of nutrients we need in the body. But sometimes, it’s hard to get kids (or even adults!) to eat them. So here’s a list of helpful recipes that you can do to help your whole family love black beans more!

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1. Tasty Black Bean Tacos Recipe

I love tacos! I love it even more when sprinkled with some healthy black beans. Try this version and impress your family with how good it is!

Ingredients Needed To Make Tasty Black Bean Tacos:

• A cup of Corn
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• A cup of Black Beans
• 1 cup Red Onions, minced
• A cup of Green Peppers, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon Mole Sauce add more if you like it really spicy
• Lime
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
• Taco Shells or Flour Tortillas
• 1 Tomato, chopped
• An Avocado, chopped into squares

These Black Bean Tacos, from Burnt Macaroni, will quickly become your favorite dinner, ever! Plus, they’re healthy! 

2. Easy Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Looking for a tasty and healthy snack? This 2. Easy Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe is the answer!

Ingredients Needed To Make Black Bean Quesadillas:

• Black Bean mixture from the Black Bean Taco Recipe, Above
• Flour Tortillas
• Mexican Shredded Cheese

How To Make Black Bean Quesadillas:

1. First, heat up your skillet, and then and put one flour tortilla in the pan.
2. Next, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and then add the black bean taco mixture, and cover with a second flour tortilla.
3. Once the cheese starts to melt, flip the quesadilla, and then heat up on the other side.
4. Remove from the heat, and then cut into triangles, and serve. 

3. Savory Chicken and Rice with Black Beans Recipe

This savory chicken and rice with black beans recipe are one of the favorites in our home. It’s easy, delicious, healthy, and hearty!

Ingredients Needed To Make Savory Chicken & Rice With Black Beans:

• 1 1/2 cups Rotisserie Chicken, chopped
• Green Onions, chopped (separate the light and dark portions)
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• Green Onions, chopped (separate the light and dark portions)
• 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1-4 oz. can Green Chiles
• 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups Minute Brown Rice
• 1/3 cups Cilantro, chopped
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

How To Make Savory Chicken & Rice With Black Beans:

1. First, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and then add the chicken, garlic, and light green portion of the green onions.
2. Stir in the broth, remainder of the green onions, green chiles, lime juice, black beans, and then season with salt and pepper.
3. Next, bring mixture to a boil. Add rice, and then boil for another 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let rest for 6-8 minutes.
5. Once the rice is cooked, and the broth absorbed, mix in cilantro, and then serve.

4. Sweet Black Bean Pudding Recipe

Can you believe that black beans can also become desserts? Try this easy black bean pudding recipe and see how desserts can be healthy too!

Ingredients Needed To Make Sweet Black Bean Pudding:

• A can of Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Soy Milk
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Head on over to POPSUGAR for this delicious recipe! 

5. Yummy Black Bean Brownies Recipe

Not only can you make pudding with black beans but brownies, too! Here’s the recipe for you to try!

Ingredients Needed To Make Black Bean Brownies:

• 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Butter, melted
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Dark Chocolate Chips
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Burnt Macaroni‘s Black Bean Brownies are perfectly moist, and your kids will never know there are black beans inside! 

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What is your favorite black bean recipe? Comment below!