This crockpot black bean soup can be served as is or run through the blender for a creamy version. You can adjust the spice to cool it down.
Read moreMy Aunt Jerre won THIRD PLACE with this recipe in the St. Louis Slow Cooker Cook Off in the past couple months! We are proud, proud, proud!
Read moreThese baked black bean cakes are easy to make and less fattening than fried ones.
Read moreThese vegan black bean quesadillas pack a big punch, minus the fat of all that cheese! Serve with guacamole.
Read moreThis black bean lasagna is a delicious vegetarian dish using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles, layered with salsa, black beans, cheese, and guacamole.
Read moreThese black bean quesadillas are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. My vegetarian husband goes crazy over them every time! Delicious with salsa and sour cream.
Read moreEdamame (green soybeans), corn, black beans, and garden-fresh cherry tomatoes are tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette in this colorful salad that makes a nice addition to any meal.
Read moreThese vegetarian black bean and rice enchiladas are just as satisfying as those served in restaurants.
Read moreThis black bean chili is a nice and easy way to feed a crowd. I never knew what I was missing until my mother-in-law made this — everyone begged her for the recipe! Freezes well and easily doubled for a larger crowd. Top with your favorite shredded cheese.
Read moreThis is a delicious pumpkin and black bean soup that tastes even better reheated the next day. It's easy to make too! Top with a dollop of sour cream and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
Read moreThis soup is one of those last minute things I tossed together one night. It's very simple and it takes about 5 minutes to put together.
Read moreThis couscous salad recipe is great for a buffet, with interesting textures and Southwest flavors combined into one delicious dish. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.
Read moreYou won't believe how chocolate-y and moist these brownies are. I like to make them in mini muffin cups with mini foil cupcake liners. Dust them with powdered sugar and you have a decadent treat with the benefit of more protein, more fiber, and fewer fat calories.
Read moreThis easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can be omitted without compromising the dish. Serve hot with a great bread and a nice spinach salad.
Read moreHalf of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion and kernels of corn.
Read moreThe mix of flavors and textures in this soup are a treat. Its great for the slow cooker on busy days. I serve it with corn muffins and a dollop of sour cream.
Read moreAll you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.
Read moreThe extra step of roasting the sweet potatoes really concentrates the sweet, earthy flavors and gives the starchy chunks a marvelously meaty texture.
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