Get ready to elevate your bean game with our collection of 31 mouthwatering recipes that will transform your meals from dull to delightful.
Chipotle Peruano Beans
These creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans are super simple, healthy, and easy to make. Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these comforting beans are filled with a deep, smoky flavor that accommodates a variety of dishes.
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Zesty Butter Beans
Enjoy the zesty and creamy goodness of butter beans! Whether stewed or served over rice or quinoa, they make a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Experience the perfect blend of crispiness, healthiness, and deliciousness with Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans—a speedy and effortless delight. This one-bowl treat reaches new heights of perfection when paired with a refreshing touch of zesty lemon.
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Adzuki Bean Curry
An incredibly flavorful coconut curry broth enveloping adzuki beans makes for one filling and healthy meal when served alongside rice or quinoa. This Adzuki Bean Curry is vegan and gluten-free.
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Southwest Salad
Indulge in the vibrant and effortless flavors of our southwest salad recipe. Crisp greens, savory black beans, sweet corn, and a homemade creamy southwest dressing come together in perfect harmony.
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Black Bean Brownies
No flour is to be found in these delicious, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free black bean brownies. They are so moist and fudgy, you won’t believe your taste buds!
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Gallo Pinto
Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish with its origins in Central America. It is flavorful, comforting, and budget-friendly!
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Twice Smoked Brisket BBQ Beans
Easy brisket bbq beans loaded with brisket and easy to make in an electric or traditional smoker! The perfect recipe for beginners.
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Black Bean Burger
Craving a flavorful and satisfying plant-based meal? Our black bean burger recipe is here to fulfill your cravings. Packed with protein, fiber, and a medley of spices, these hearty patties offer a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional burgers.
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Green Bean Salad
Green bean casserole is a spring-friendly version of the Thanksgiving classic. This green bean salad topped with crispy fried onions is a fresh alternative that I’m positive your family will love.
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Homemade Refried Beans
Elevate your cooking game with our Homemade Refried Beans recipe, crafted to perfection with love and care. Forget about canned beans and experience the true essence of homemade goodness. With a blend of traditional spices and slow cooking techniques, every bite will transport you to the heart of Mexico.
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Dry Fried Green Beans
Chinese dry fried green beans are a classic Szechuan dish. Tender green beans are seared in a hot wok or skillet along with bacon, garlic, ginger, and chiles.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made with leftover chicken and pantry staples like canned black beans, this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will change your mind about last-minute dinners that actually taste good. It’s the best soup for busy weeknights and quick lunches, or any time you need to restock the fridge. You’ll make this recipe again and again!
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Dandelion Greens & Beans
An easy recipe for sautéed dandelion greens with cannellini and kidney beans makes a simple vegetarian meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Learn how to cook dandelion greens in a new tasty way!
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BBQ Green Beans with Ham
This easy-to-make BBQ Green Beans recipe is full of tender beans, smoky ham, sweet onions, and tangy sauce that makes a tasty side-dish.
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Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup
This Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup recipe combines warming broth, rich, salty bacon, hearty navy beans, celery, carrot, and fresh herbs for an easy, delicious dinner everyone will love that’s ready in under an hour!
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Texas Caviar
Texas Caviar is the bean recipe that’ll have you two-stepping in delight. With its bold combo of black-eyed peas, black beans, and a medley of veggies, it’s not just insanely flavorful but also a nutritional powerhouse. The beans make it hearty and satisfying, while the zesty dressing gives it that yee-haw factor.
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Smoked Baked Beans
Smoky, savory delight: Smoked Baked Beans! 🍲🔥 Elevate this classic side dish with rich smoky flavors, & pulled pork! Easy mouthwatering recipe!
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Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
Craving the deliciousness of Chipotle’s black beans but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? We’ve got you covered with our Copycat Chipotle Black Beans recipe. Using simple pantry ingredients, you can enjoy the same bold and savory flavors without having to step foot outside. It’s like having your own Chipotle right at your fingertips!
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Instant Pot Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans are so much better than canned. And it’s easy to make them from scratch in the Instant Pot and only requires a few pantry staples! You can start with dried beans and have these on your table in about an hour with almost no hands-on work at all.
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Tuscan White Bean Dip
This vegetarian Tuscan White Bean Dip has all the Italian flavors you need to bring to a summer party. Featuring white beans, juicy tomatoes, onion, garlic and a medley of fresh herbs, this is an appetizer your guests won’t soon forget.
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Blueberry White Bean Salad
A creamy, anti-inflammatory tahini turmeric dressing coats this simple white bean salad with blueberries, basil, mint and pickled red onions while broccoli sprouts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds bring a nutritious boost and crunchy texture.
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Instant Pot Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans are made with dried beans and take less than an hour—no soaking needed! Perfect with tacos or burritos.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup
This Instant Pot bean soup recipe uses a 13 bean and lentil blend with a hearty tomato base for a cozy vegan meal. Tuscan kale leaves are stirred in at the end for added color and nutrition.
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Mediterranean Grain Bowl
Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine chickpeas, grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
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Mango Black Bean Salad
This mango black bean salad comes together in just a few minutes for a refreshing, healthy protein-packed lunch or side dish.
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Mexican Skillet Quinoa
This naturally gluten-free recipe is filled with protein between the quinoa and beans plus has tons of flavor with the salsa, corn, and more. This one pot meal has it all, and it’s super easy to make, too.
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Escarole and Beans
White beans and leafy escarole are served in this chunky, stew-like dish which needs nothing more than some good crusty bread to enjoy it with!
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Southwest Tortilla Pie
Treat yourself to the flavors of the Southwest with a tantalizing Southwest tortilla pie. This layered dish features rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, and zesty spices, all nestled between crisp tortillas and topped with melted cheese. Whether served as a main course or a festive party dish, this Southwest-inspired pie will impress your taste buds with its bold flavors and satisfying textures. Dive into the Southwest experience and enjoy a slice of this delicious tortilla pie.
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Quick Pickled Green Beans
Who knew beans could be this cool? Quick Pickled Green Beans are like a flavor rollercoaster – a little tangy, a little spicy, and a whole lotta yum. They’re a versatile treat; perfect for snacking, jazzing up a Bloody Mary, or adding a punch to a charcuterie board.
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Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup
Experience the comfort and elegance of Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup, a velvety blend of beans, herbs, and savory goodness that warms you from within. Indulge in its creamy consistency and savor the delightful Tuscan flavors.
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