I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself in a grocery rut. I just buy the same things over and over again. (And Relay Foods actually makes it really simple to save your grocery list and order your regular items each week, which is awesome.) It’s perfect, because I know I can make something out of the ingredients I have, but sometimes I get bored of the same old thing over and over. So I thought I’d start a little mini-series and share with you some of my favorite recipes for the things that are a staple in my pantry.
I’ll kick things off with black beans because they’re one of my favorite ingredients. They’re delicious, healthy, and cheap. That’s about all I need to be happy. 😉 So here 10 ways to use black beans. (Note: Many of these recipes are not my own, so click the pictures for the source of the photo & recipe!)
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I didn’t use to be a big fan of enchiladas… but these changed my mind.
Yes, black beans in a brownie. Sounds crazy, but it actually tastes pretty delicious.
I think my college roommate and I lived off this stuff. Except we couldn’t afford avocado.
Even vegetarians like burgers. Black bean burgers that is.
I have some rice paper in my pantry, so I’m dying to try these black bean spring rolls!
Alex and I actually made these for my birthday last year. They were surprisingly easy and super good.
I made this black bean soup a lot when I was vegan. It’s easy and you can make it as mild or as spicy as you like!
I never thought of black beans as “cute” until I saw this adorable appetizer. I must try this one!
Any excuse to have tortilla chips is good enough for me. Maybe I’ll try this tip (sans olives for me) this weekend!
And lastly, this tortilla soup is a spicy way to use up a few leftover cans of black beans!
Nikki
Great round up!
Geeky Nikki
Awesome recipes for Black Beans. I actually just bought a whole bunch of black beans and had no idea what to do with them. I’ve NEVER heard of a black bean brownie but I’m so curious now to try it. Thanks so much for sharing these!
AwesomelyOZ
Yummy! The black bean burger and dip are on my ‘to-try’ list! Great suggestions Liz and enjoy the weekend! Hoping it doesn’t snow – we’re supposed to get hit Sunday/Monday!!! Have a great one -Iva
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
Great roundup. I’m such a black bean fanatic, so I”m drooling! Thanks for sharing my black bean spring rolls!
Jana Thomson
I must try the brownie recipe. I love black beans in my chili, I do not like kidney beans so I use butter beans and black beans.
Marina @ Lazy for Diet
I am the student therefore purchase of black beans is obligatory for me! I use them as a cheap source of protein in the recipes. And I am not confused to add them and in chocolate recipes too! Nobody guesses that my mint and chocolate truffles are made with bean while I don’t speak 😉
Parita @ myinnershakti
Have you tried TJs refried black beans – if not, you must! So good!
And I think the most surprising black bean recipe I’ve ever made is definitely brownies. I was shocked not only by you could not detect a bean taste at all but also how fudgy and rich they turned out!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health
.maan i do miss beans on whole30.
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie
I’ve made black bean and sweet potato tacos before, so I’m sure I would love the enchiladas.
I want to try the black bean brownies, but am just a little skeptical. Your picture looks delicious though!