5 too easy black bean Recipes

olive oil, fresh salsa, refried black beans, black beans, drained, low sodium chicken broth, sour cream (optional), fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

black beans, drained, salsa (fresh or jarred ), corn, fresh or frozen, cumin, fresh cilantro

lean ground beef, taco seasoning (recommend hot or spicy to add flavor), black olives, sliced, drained (recommend using 2-3 small cans of pre-sliced, for ease), chili with beans (recommend nalley s thick , to avoid too much liquid in the dip, or drain a regular can of ), cheddar cheese, shredded (for melting), tomatoes, chopped, head lettuce, shredded, onion, finely chopped, monterey jack cheese, shredded (for topping , can use any mexican blend cheese), salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips (tostidos scoops work great for this)

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper