197 black bean optional Recipes

  • Cuban Black Bean Soup
    green onions, thinly sliced and
    18 More
    green onions, thinly sliced, cooked brown rice (from 1 cup dry ), tomatoes, diced, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar), black beans, olive oil, red onion, diced, jalapenos, with seeds, minced, red bell peppers, diced, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, dried oregano, chicken broth or 1 quart vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar), cayenne pepper, cilantro, nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or sour cream (optional), cayenne pepper
    1 hour 30 min, 19 ingredients
  • Cuban Black Bean Soup
    bay leaves, dried black beans, water, divided, canola oil and
    17 More
    bay leaves, dried black beans, water, divided, canola oil, chopped green bell peppers (about 3 medium), coarsely chopped onions, chopped shallot (about 2 small), ground cumin, dried oregano, chopped fresh oregano, sugar, kosher salt, diced peeled avocados, fresh lime juice, sliced red onions, chopped chopped 33% -less-sodium smoked cooked ham (optional) or 1 1/2 cups bacon (optional), chopped fresh cilantro, light sour cream, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted, chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 medium), lime wedge (optional)
    3 hour 30 min, 21 ingredients
  • Southwestern Black Bean Chili
    ground chuck, onion, chopped, taco seasoning and
    10 More
    ground chuck, onion, chopped, taco seasoning, corn, drained, black beans, undrained, tomato soup, water, jalapeno pepper, diced, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips (optional) or chili cheese corn chips (optional)
    30 min, 13 ingredients
  • Shrimp With Black Beans in Lobster Sauce
    shrimp, fresh, coarse salt and
    14 More
    shrimp, fresh, coarse salt, preserved black beans , fermented (found in asian markets, food stores), garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, rice wine, ground pork (1/4 to 1/2 cup), soy sauce, chicken stock (optional, won ton or asian chicken powder), dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (no sweetened version, read label on bottle), tapioca starch, powder with 3-6 tbsp water (substitute cornstarch), eggs, slightly beaten with 2 tbsp water, scallions (spring, green onion), peanut oil, sesame oil
    1 hour , 16 ingredients
  • Southwestern Chicken and Bean Soup (Crock Pot)
    black beans, drained and rinsed and
    19 More
    black beans, drained and rinsed, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes, whole kernel corn, chicken breasts, tomato sauce, chicken broth, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, chili pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground cayenne pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, dried parsley, fresh lime juice, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese (optional), sour cream (optional), tortillas (optional) or corn chips (optional)
    6 hour 20 min, 20 ingredients
  • Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans With Smoked Meats
    black turtle beans and
    14 More
    black turtle beans, brazilian dried beef or 1/2 lb beef jerky, ham hock, pork ribs, smoked chorizo sausage or 1 lb other smoked sausage, spicy, beef sirloin or 1 lb smoked pork loin, slab smoked bacon, smoked pig (optional) or 1/2 lb beef tongue (optional), vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, mashed, parsley, chopped, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper, to taste
    18 hour , 15 ingredients
  • Jamaican Beans and Rice
    chicken thighs, skin on and bone in are ok and
    10 More
    chicken thighs, skin on and bone in are ok, coconut oil or 1 tbsp other cooking oil, onion, diced, curry powder, dried thyme, grain brown rice, coconut milk, chicken broth (or 2 cups and water), black beans or 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, salt and black pepper, frozen spinach, thawed (optional) or 1 cup fresh spinach (optional) or 1/2 cup broccoli florets (optional) or 1/2 cup green beans (optional) or 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
    1 hour , 11 ingredients
  • Leftover Chicken Enchiladas
    whole wheat tortillas and
    6 More
    whole wheat tortillas, shredded cooked chicken (from the best shredded chicken (crock pot) or crock pot creamy mexican chicken (aka fiesta chicken)), fresh baby spinach, grated cheddar cheese (& any other kind you like ), enchilada sauce, plain yogurt (a healthier alternative to sour cream), tofu (optional) or 2 cups corn (optional) or 2 cups black beans (optional) or 2 cups cooked zucchini (optional)
    45 min, 7 ingredients
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Black Bean Soup Vegetarian/Vegan Black Bean Soup
    olive oil, onion, diced, carrots, diced and
    13 More
    olive oil, onion, diced, carrots, diced, stalks celery, diced, garlic cloves, minced, dried black beans , picked over and rinsed, water, cumin, coriander powder, salt, ground black pepper, sour cream (optional) or plain yogurt (optional), hot cooked rice (optional), lemons (optional) or lime, cut into wedges (optional), chopped fresh cilantro (optional), hot sauce (eg tabasco) (optional)
    22 min, 16 ingredients
  • Chili Brown Rice With Chicken, Black Beans and Olives Chili Brown Rice With Chicken, Black Beans and Olives
    olive oil, brown rice and
    15 More
    olive oil, brown rice, chili powder (up to 2 tbsp or to taste), ground cumin, dried oregano, water or 5 cups chicken broth, chunky salsa, plus more for serving, salt, black beans, drained, rinsed, diced cooked chicken, corn (frozen preferably ), pitted black olives, halved if large, avocado, ripe, firm diced, chopped fresh cilantro, lime , juice of, fresh ground pepper, sour cream or grated cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese, chopped red onion, for garnish (optional)
    1 hour 5 min, 17 ingredients
  • Miracle Black Bean-Veggie Soup Miracle Black Bean-Veggie Soup
    onions, chopped, carrot, chopped and
    14 More
    onions, chopped, carrot, chopped, sweet potato, peeled if desired and diced, celery, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, water or 4 cups vegetable stock, low-sodium tomato juice, sodium-free tomato paste, black beans (2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed ), soy sauce, turnip greens (an leafy greens) (optional) or 2 -3 cups bok choy (an leafy greens) (optional) or 2 -3 cups kale (an leafy greens) (optional)
    55 min, 16 ingredients
  • Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad
    freshly chopped cilantro leaf, olive oil and
    10 More
    freshly chopped cilantro leaf, olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, hot sauce (sriracha, tabasco or frank s), chopped romaine lettuce, avocados, peeled and diced, fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped cherry tomatoes, green onions (optional) or 2 tbsp red onions, minced (optional), grated monterey jack pepper cheese, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
    15 min, 12 ingredients
  • Pasta With Chunky Tomato Black Bean Sauce Pasta With Chunky Tomato Black Bean Sauce
    uncooked penne or 4 oz conchiglie or 4 oz farfalle pasta ... and
    14 More
    uncooked penne or 4 oz conchiglie or 4 oz farfalle pasta or 4 oz spaghetti or 4 oz fusilli or 4 oz any other dry pasta, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, onion, chopped, cooked black beans (depending on how beany you want the sauce to be), water, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes with herbs (or just plain , you can use freshly as well), sugar, black olives (depending on how much you like olives!) or 3/4-1 cup green olives, sliced (depending on how much you like olives!), leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped (or to taste), fresh thyme (or to taste), salt, pepper, sour cream (optional) or 1/4 cup greek yogurt (optional)
    35 min, 15 ingredients
  • Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free) Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free)
    high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars and
    11 More
    high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars, butter or 1/3 cup coconut oil or 1/3 cup shortening, black beans, rinsed well (canned ), agave nectar or 1 cup honey, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder (if avoiding coffee, sub in 1 tsp almond extract), salt, coconut flour (found in health food section of grocery store) or 2/3 cup almond flour (found in health food section of grocery store), flax seed meal, baking soda, walnut pieces (optional) or 1 cup chopped almonds (optional), unsweetened chocolate chips (optional)
    1 hour , 12 ingredients
  • Vegetarian Black Bean Chili With Orange & Cumin Vegetarian Black Bean Chili With Orange & Cumin
    oranges, olive oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, pressed and
    10 More
    oranges, olive oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, pressed, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, seasoned canned black beans, drained (can use unseasoned beans and increased the spices a little), diced tomatoes with juice, dark chocolate (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional), dijon mustard (optional), hot pepper sauce , to taste, sour cream or plain yogurt, to taste, chopped fresh cilantro , to taste
    30 min, 14 ingredients
  • Vegetarian Gourmet Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers Vegetarian Gourmet Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
    dried black beans, bell peppers, olive oil, chopped onion and
    9 More
    dried black beans, bell peppers, olive oil, chopped onion, chili powder, ground cumin, dried basil, dried oregano, wine vinegar, cooked brown rice, sea salt, ripe tomato, chopped, cheese (optional) or 8 slices soy (optional)
    35 min, 13 ingredients
  • Protein - Beans: Southern Shaker Beans, Tomatoes & Corn Salad Protein - Beans: Southern Shaker Beans, Tomatoes & Corn Salad
    black beans (398 ml from a can but best to use from non-c... and
    4 More
    black beans (398 ml from a can but best to use from non-canned, like dried beans that you soak & cook), fresh tomatoes, diced (best to use fresh tomatoes), corn kernels (341 ml from a can but best to use fresh, or from frozen packages), cheddar cheese, grated (option: use orange cheddar cheese for more color in the salad), green onions, diced
    5 ingredients
  • Ludicrous-Speed Rice & Bean Bowl Ludicrous-Speed Rice & Bean Bowl
    vegetable oil, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper and
    10 More
    vegetable oil, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, frozen corn kernels, chile, minced (optional), ground cumin, ground coriander, cooked brown rice, black beans, drained, salsa, chili powder, salt and pepper, shredded cheese (to garnish ) (optional) or sour cream (to garnish) (optional) or cilantro (to garnish, optional) (optional) or scallion (to garnish) (optional)
    15 min, 13 ingredients




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