Black bean ideas?

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  • hilaryhealth
    hilaryhealth Posts: 18
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  • jennifox63
    jennifox63 Posts: 44 Member
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    Great Black Bean recipe ideas
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
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    I LOVE black beans :) I normally eat that with "taco" salad. I use ground turkey, I season it with very little taco seasoning (to avoid the high sodium), then I use a very "small" bowl (less than 4 oz i think). I have shred lettuce, a couple tblsp of ground turkey, a cpl pinches of shred cheese, salsa, yep i even put less than a tsp of sour cream and quac and then I add about a tblsp of black beans. Not only is it "fulfilling" but it's GR*T! I refridge the rest of my black beans.
  • AuddAlise
    AuddAlise Posts: 723 Member
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    How bout some taco soup?

    15 oz can black beans
    15 oz can dark red kidney beans
    15 oz can corn kernals
    27 oz can crushed tomatoes
    1 can Rotel
    1 yellow onion chopped
    1 packet dry ranch dressing
    1 packet dry taco seasoning
    1 lb ground turkey/beef

    Brown the meat with the chopped onion. Place all ingrediants in crock pot and set on low for 4 hours. Enjoy!
    I often add some tostitos on the side. My kids like shredded cheese on the top.
  • CarrieAbbey
    CarrieAbbey Posts: 378 Member
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    Spicy Black Bean Burgers, the boyfriend and I made these last week they're beyond tasty.

    16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
    1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
    1/2 cup chopped scallions
    3 tbsp chopped cilantro
    3 cloves garlic, peeled
    1 jumbo egg
    1 tbsp cumin
    1/4 to 1/2 tsp kosher salt
    1 tsp hot sauce
    1/2 cup quick oats

    - Skinnytaste.com

    I've made this and they are awesome!!
  • FitToFifty
    FitToFifty Posts: 164 Member
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    I love the sound of these salads, I am going to have to try them!!
  • np11073
    np11073 Posts: 30
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    1 cup bread crumbs
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    2 tsp chopped garlic
    1 can drained/rinsed black beans
    1 tsp lime juice
    3/4 tsp chili powder
    1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
    1/4 tsp salt
    1 egg
    1 egg white
    1/2 cup chopped green pepper

    Mash beans, bread crumbs and oil into paste. Add remainder of ingredients. Mix well..they can be a bit crumbly otherwise. Form into four patties. I use a hambuger press which makes them more compact and less crumbly. The recipe calls for frying, but I use my George Foreman. They are 182 calories. I serve on a whole wheat bun with tomato slices and a touch of chipotle mayo, which adds an additional 100 calories. There is another recipe on the Fiber-One package. I believe they are a bit higher in calories but with far more fiber.
  • Rlopez913
    Rlopez913 Posts: 19 Member
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  • econut2000
    econut2000 Posts: 395 Member
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    I eat a lot of black beans....hoping to get some new ideas! Several above sound delish :-)

    This is one that I do: black beans and corn mixed together with seasonings (I use Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime but you can add whatever you want). Roll them in a burrito and place them in a casserole dish. Top with salsa and bake at 400F for 20mins. It sounds super plain but it's super good.
  • barbara4599
    barbara4599 Posts: 114 Member
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    Awesome ideas!! Thanks MFPers!
  • tnshahud
    tnshahud Posts: 163
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    Bump!!!

    I like the black bean browines,

    1 can beans
    1 box family size brownie mix

    Drain beans, rinse and puree, and beans with brownie mix (no eggs, or oil)
    and bake....

    So GOOD!!!!!
  • geo1437
    geo1437 Posts: 38
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    i like to make a salad of sorts. Dice up 1/2 an onion (spanish, or a vidalia) drain and thoroughly wash the beans combine the beans and the onion, season with a pinch of kosher salt and some fresh ground black pepper, and drizzle in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil and mix. I eat this as a side dish or if i need a quick meal i will mix it in to some brown rice and throw in what ever left over protein i have in the fridge.

    You can make this with any kind of bean really, and i eat beans in someway every night with dinner. They really are quite versatile, they are quick and easy, but they are also pretty good for you too boot
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
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    http://www.healthyindulgences.net/2009/05/healthy-chocolate-cake-with-secret.html

    You can make an amazingly delicious, rich, flourless chocolate cake using black beans. No joke! I'd pick it over "normal" cake any day.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
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    Bump!!!

    I like the black bean browines,

    1 can beans
    1 box family size brownie mix

    Drain beans, rinse and puree, and beans with brownie mix (no eggs, or oil)
    and bake....

    So GOOD!!!!!

    You can also make black bean brownies without a mix. It's still easy, and this way you know exactly what is in them!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/accountant_boi/view/black-bean-brownies-103623
  • Mellowmar98
    Mellowmar98 Posts: 13 Member
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    can of black beans
    1lb chicken breast
    1-2 cups of brown rice
    cup of salsa
    water depending on how much rice you want
    put it all in the crock pot on low and 6 hrs later you have a great meal
  • hrwoman129
    hrwoman129 Posts: 5 Member
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    Black Bean Burrito Bake

    My husband loves this recipe - and he didn't like eating black beans. We make this once a month if not more.

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-burrito-bake-10000000431064/
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
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    Curry Quinoa, black beans & mango!!

    Do an internet search. Lots of different recipes.
  • DaniJeanine
    DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
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    Vegetarian Bean Burritos

    Ingredients:
    • 1 tbsp canola oil
    • 3-4 minced garlic cloves
    • ½ tsp chile powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1 (15 ounce) can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 (15 ounce) can organic kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    • 3 tbsp fresh salsa
    • Package of whole-wheat flour tortillas
    • 1 ½ cups chopped cherry tomatoes
    • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
    • ½ onion, chopped
    • Small container of fat-free greek yogurt (plain)
    • 1 medium avocado, mashed (add salt & pepper to taste)
    • Makes 2-3 servings

    Preparation:
    1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    2. Add garlic to pan: cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
    3. Stir in chile powder & salt: cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
    4. Stir in water and beans & bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat & simmer for 10 minutes.
    6. Remove from heat; stir in salsa.
    7. Partially mash bean mixture with a fork.
    8. Warm tortilla in microwave according to package directions.
    9. Spoon beans, veggies, and toppings into wrap and enjoy!

    Calories depend on wraps used and add-ons. :)
  • medicalstudent
    medicalstudent Posts: 4 Member
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    Try adding sauteed onions, and some grilled peppers to the dish to make it like 'mexican' style. Serve it as a 'dish' ..
    If you want to do it as like an entree salad, try adding tomatoes, raw peppers, raw onion, and avocado. Black Beans are like super awesome cuz they like inhibit the blood flow to fat cells, which doesn't allow them to grow. It's like a super food, so are onions and mushrooms and berries!
    But yea try buy the '100 cal whole wheat wraps' you can get at costco for like hella cheap, and put those beans in a 'tortilla' to make a fiber infused lunch!!!! OMG I totally forgot you can even add egg whites and salsa for a B-Fast Burro!
  • DG82
    DG82 Posts: 105
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    **BUMP** I LOVE black beans! I was going to also suggest the Taco Soup which I've made before (delish!) but I see someone else already put that one up. Def try it - it's soo good! :-)

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