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Black beans?

StArBeLLa87
StArBeLLa87 Posts: 1,582 Member
edited January 22 in Food and Nutrition
What's people opinions to adding black beans to a diet/life style see I can't eat grains/gluten def no no due to being a celiac ill occasionally have chicken and rice soup but regret it after I'm trying to add more fiber to my diet being I'm having issues converting to this major lifestyle change! I recently found out I was a celiac. Ugh

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Beans of all sorts are great. They're naturally low fat, they're a good source of protein, and, like you said, high in fiber. If you go for the canned version and not the dry version, rinse them really well to help reduce the sodium. I usually serve black beans on taco night at my house. I also like them for lunch with some cheese and salsa and chicken. Yum.
  • StArBeLLa87
    StArBeLLa87 Posts: 1,582 Member
    Beans of all sorts are great. They're naturally low fat, they're a good source of protein, and, like you said, high in fiber. If you go for the canned version and not the dry version, rinse them really well to help reduce the sodium. I usually serve black beans on taco night at my house. I also like them for lunch with some cheese and salsa and chicken. Yum.

    Yeah most definitely I'd rinse them with distilled water ! Ty you for your advise! :flowerforyou:
  • wiltl
    wiltl Posts: 188 Member
    Love black beans! I rinse them first then add my own seasonings and sometimes a bit of olive oil. I'll use them in a one pan burrito type mix - chicken, mushrooms, cheese, olives (whatever you like/can have) or even beans and quinoa instead of chicken. Make soups, chilis, etc.

    Its about 170 cals per 1/2 cup serving, and good fiber.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Love them. Have them everyday over brown rice with salsa and chicken for lunch.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    hi new friend! you can add them to anything. i put them in soup, stir fries, salads (really really good in salads!), salsa.

    you can also drain them, mash them, add some egg, grated carrot, sliced up spinach. and turn them into veggie burgers!
  • StArBeLLa87
    StArBeLLa87 Posts: 1,582 Member
    hi new friend! you can add them to anything. i put them in soup, stir fries, salads (really really good in salads!), salsa.

    you can also drain them, mash them, add some egg, grated carrot, sliced up spinach. and turn them into veggie burgers!

    Wow great idea Ty! I'm gonna try that! Sounds yummy!
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I usually throw a handful of rinsed beans (black, kidney, garbanzo, etc) on my salads to get some added protein, esp when I don't have lean protein (chicken, fish, beef) to add to the salad.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    im a fan of black beans. theyre great
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    LOVE beans of all kinds-- having black beans for lunch, as a matter of fact.


    I prefer to make my own rather than get canned ebcause then I can make them without salt and put the spices I like in them (usually onion, garlic, and then chili spices.)
  • StabR80
    StabR80 Posts: 320 Member
    I have made black bean brownies on several occasions :-)
  • chelleb1974
    chelleb1974 Posts: 69 Member
    Add me to the list of those that love black beans. Currently I am having them with a brown rice/veg/protein mix for lunch. I buy the Reduced Sodium canned ones and rinse them well. I add a packet of the Uncle Ben's ready rice brown rice and a bag of frozen broccoli florets. Mix it together and divide in three. That plus 4-5oz protein and some salsa make up my lunches.

    I also like microwaving the beans and mashing them up with a little olive oil to make my own 'refried beans'. I just use oil and/or water to get the consistency I like.

    ~Chelle
  • jessicawrites
    jessicawrites Posts: 235 Member
    They are easy to cook in the slow cooker, too, which lets you season/salt them to your taste.
  • LB2812
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
    Agree, especially as a vegetarian, I eat lots of beans! I buy the canned and rinse them well... you can make them into burgers, or just eat them as beans added to salads, pasta salad, salsa, tacos, with rice, they're so versatile you can use them in so many different ways. I mix black beans, kidney beans, white beans together to make chili. Or use chickpea beans and make some hummus! :)
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Beans are tasty and a great way to add fiber to your diet.
  • Snatched614
    Snatched614 Posts: 115 Member
    Thanks for the 3 bean receipe, ill have to try it!
  • elainecroft
    elainecroft Posts: 595 Member
    I add black beans to almost every soup/salad that I eat. They are easily available at the cafeteria at lunch, so I take advantage!
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