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'Anything Goes' Easy Black Beans

'Anything Goes' Easy Black Beans

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, 1 cup chicken broth, tomato paste, and cumin in a heavy pot over low heat; simmer until hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into beans to combine.
  3. 3 Stir sugar into bean mixture; add more chicken broth if you like a more liquid consistency. Season with hot sauce; simmer until broth develops a savory flavor from vegetables, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Chris Barila

Mayan Couscous

Mayan Couscous

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine couscous, salt, and cumin in a large bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook unpeeled garlic clove in a small skillet over medium-high heat until toasted and skin has turned golden brown; peel and mince garlic. Stir garlic, black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and jalapeño into couscous. Serve warm or cool before serving.

By YucatanToday

Mexican-Style Pork and Beans

Mexican-Style Pork and Beans

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and well browned; transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pot.
  2. 2 Brown pork pieces in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches; transfer browned pieces to a plate as they brown. Transfer all pieces back to pot, along with accumulated juices. Stir in onion, serrano pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  3. 3 Stir in beans and cactus; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes more. Stir in bacon. Serve over rice and garnish with avocado and cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Southwest Black Bean Chicken Soup

Southwest Black Bean Chicken Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve with about 1 tablespoon sour cream on each serving.

By Beth

Instant Pot Black Beans

Instant Pot Black Beans

5.0

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 21 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

By LauraF

Pineapple, Black Beans, and Couscous

Pineapple, Black Beans, and Couscous

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine reserved pineapple juice and ½ cup water in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Stir in couscous until well combined, cover, and set aside until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Combine pineapple chunks and black beans in a skillet over medium heat. Stir ⅓ cup warm water and taco seasoning together in a small bowl; add to pineapple-black bean mixture. Cook and stir until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon pineapple-black bean mixture over couscous; serve.

By jl389

Three Bean Soup

Three Bean Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken broth, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes. Cook until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Debbie F.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Close the lid tightly and shake the jar until the dressing is well combined.
  3. 3 Combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro in a salad bowl.
  4. 4 Shake dressing again, pour over salad, and toss to coat.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By jen

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
  2. 2 Heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Maryanne

Taco Mix with Black Beans

Taco Mix with Black Beans

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in black beans, salsa, water, and taco seasoning; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Stephanie Land

Gluten Free Mexican Lasagna

Gluten Free Mexican Lasagna

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix chili, black beans, and onion together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Layer 4 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; cover with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon half the chili mixture over cheese layer. Repeat 2 more layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with Cheddar cheese on top. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lasagna is bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Kimmie Mitchell

Simple Mexican Quinoa

Simple Mexican Quinoa

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place vegetable blend in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetable blend into quinoa.

By eaforsythe

Pumpkin and Chicken Enchiladas

Pumpkin and Chicken Enchiladas

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine black beans, corn, pumpkin, salsa verde, chicken, and 1 cup Mexican cheese in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place about 1/2 of the mixture evenly in the corn tortillas and roll up. Place rolled tortillas, seam-side down, in an 8x11-inch baking dish. Top tortillas with the remaining mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 35 minutes.

By Erica08

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Chicken Fiesta Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
  3. 3 Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

By ANGL8277

Easy Budget Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken

Easy Budget Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place frozen chicken breasts into a slow cooker and cover with corn, black beans, and salsa.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 4 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in brown rice. Mix in cream cheese, cover, and cook for 30 more minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Taco Lettuce Wraps

Taco Lettuce Wraps

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Lay lettuce leaves on a flat surface and fill with turkey and bean mixture.

By Kristina72913

Fat-Free Refried Beans

Fat-Free Refried Beans

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash 2/3 cup beans in a small bowl to a smooth paste; set aside.
  2. 2 Place remaining beans and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a simmer until heated through. Stir in garlic, pepper, salt, and liquid smoke.
  3. 3 Stir bean paste into whole beans until well combined. Add onion and simmer until onion is slightly cooked, about 10 minutes.

By BROMFIELD

Grandma's Easy Turkey Taco Salad

Grandma's Easy Turkey Taco Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Mix in taco seasoning mix as directed on package. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Combine the turkey, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large bowl. Toss with salad dressing. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving.

By Jennifer Wood Anastasia

Quick and Easy Huevos Rancheros

Quick and Easy Huevos Rancheros

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of refried beans onto each shell; sprinkle each shell with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, salsa, and 1 cup cilantro in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until warm, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Put black beans in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook each egg in the melted butter until white is firm and yolk is still together, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully place each cooked egg atop a tostada shell; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Bake tostadas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Place each tostada on a plate; top with salsa mixture and cilantro. Spoon black beans on the side.

By MuskokaJac

Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine broth, chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa in a pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, slice tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and spread on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir cilantro into soup. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips.

By Suellen Maggard

Black Bean Pie

Black Bean Pie

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix the beans, green chiles, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Line 9 inch pie pan with one pie crust. Pour 1/4 of the bean mixture into crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with some of the cheese and cover with a tortilla. Continue to layer mixture the with cheese and tortillas, then cover with second pie crust. Flute edges and make slits in top.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden.

By Sherrie

Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice

Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, rice, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice tender, and liquid absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine corn, black beans, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl; stir in rice and serve.

By tahoegirl

Quick and Easy Taco Soup

Quick and Easy Taco Soup

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Add tomato-vegetable juice, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, black beans, and taco seasoning to beef in the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until heated through.

By Carla A.