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Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chile oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in quinoa, then pour in vegetable broth; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir black beans and corn into quinoa mixture until well combined. Simmer until beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By JampampJ

Best Bean Salad

Best Bean Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans, green beans, wax beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  3. 3 Whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over bean mixture. Mix well.
  4. 4 Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By chemjo

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Southwestern Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Lisa Provost

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 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 has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

By scrumdiddly

Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  5. 5 Add cooled pasta to salsa and vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated. For best results, cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By JOSLYN H

Mexican Bean Salad

Mexican Bean Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, bell peppers, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Season with chili powder and hot sauce.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Karen Castle

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

Rice Cooker Black Beans

Rice Cooker Black Beans

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover black beans with 3 cups water in a large bowl; let sit for 5 minutes. Discard anything that floats to the surface. Drain.
  2. 2 Cover black beans with 3 cups fresh water in a large bowl; cover. Let soak, 4 hours to overnight. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine soaked beans and 3 cups fresh water in a rice cooker. Cook on "Porridge" setting, adding more water if needed, until tender, about 2 hours. Drain.

By chantal

Brownie Mix-Black Bean Brownies

Brownie Mix-Black Bean Brownies

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Blend black beans and water together in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir brownie mix into black bean mixture until batter is smooth; fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean, 25 to 27 minutes. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

By Mary B Smith

2-Ingredient Rotel Bean Dip

2-Ingredient Rotel Bean Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain Rotel, and reserve liquid.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and black beans in a blender; blend until smooth. Add reserved liquid, a little at a time; blend until dip reaches desired consistency.

By ncope

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
210 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup salsa in a slow cooker. Lay chicken breasts atop black bean mixture; top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Add cream cheese; cover and cook another 30 minutes. Shred chicken with two forks.
  4. 4 Spoon chicken mixture into the middle of each tortilla; roll tortillas around filling and serve.

By bdunk1998

Peanut Butter Protein Milkshake

Peanut Butter Protein Milkshake

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chocolate almond milk, peanut butter powder, and cacao powder in a high-speed blender (such as Vitamix®). Add black beans and ice. Secure lid into place. Blend on speed variable 1, slowly moving up to the top speed. Blend for 1 minute until ice is incorporated.
  2. 2 Pour milkshake into a tall glass.

By thedailygourmet

5-Ingredient Vegetarian Chili

5-Ingredient Vegetarian Chili

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, beans, and chili powder; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or longer.

By Senalishia

Black Bean Turkey Burgers

Black Bean Turkey Burgers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine ground turkey, black beans, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, and onion soup mix in a large bowl with your hands. Divide into 6 portions; shape into patties.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until no longer pink in centers, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

By jachandl

Jennifer's Corn Salad

Jennifer's Corn Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, feta cheese, and green onions in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until smooth; drizzle over corn mixture and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Nancy Watkins King

Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice

Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir water, black beans, cumin, and beef bouillon cube into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Gently stir Creole seasoning and cilantro into the beans and rice.

By Paula

Black Beans and Pork Chops

Black Beans and Pork Chops

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork chops with pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Pour beans and salsa over pork chops and season with cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until pork chops are cooked no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By lovebeingamom

Chicken-Black Bean Casserole

Chicken-Black Bean Casserole

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine corn, beans, salsa, cumin, and coriander in a 2-quart casserole dish; stir in chicken strips and 1 cup cheese.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Sprinkle on remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top.

By Tyson Chicken

Easy Black Bean Dip

Easy Black Bean Dip

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beans, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until thick and smooth, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  2. 2 Transfer dip to a bowl; cover bowl and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By BEE_QUEEN

Pressure Cooker Black Beans

Pressure Cooker Black Beans

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, black beans, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in balsamic vinegar.

By klmncusa

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Pour eggs into skillet; cook and stir eggs until set, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place black beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at High power until warm, about 1 minute. Divide between two bowls.
  3. 3 Divide scrambled eggs between each bowl; top each with avocado and salsa, then season with salt and black pepper.

By Allrecipes Member

Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
360 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain black beans, rinse well, and place into a slow cooker. Add chicken broth and jalapeño peppers. Season with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking for 2 more hours.

By TOOBUSY2

Southwest Chicken

Southwest Chicken

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with cumin before serving.

By Tamcattt

Cold Corn Salsa

Cold Corn Salsa

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, black-eyed peas, celery, bell pepper, and green onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool vinaigrette, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over vegetable-bean mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Drain excess liquid before serving.

By brujah42

Quick Black Bean Soup

Quick Black Bean Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cans black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 1 cup chicken broth, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a blender and blend until smooth; pour into a saucepan.
  2. 2 Add remaining chicken broth and 1 can black beans. Place saucepan over medium heat, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook soup for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 cup hot rice into each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over rice and top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

By Jenny Wells

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour chicken broth, corn, black beans, chunk chicken, and diced tomatoes with green chiles into a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat.
  3. 3 Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve hot, topped with tortilla chips and shredded cheese.

By Terryn