56 Recipes That Start with a Can of Black Beans

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56 Recipes That Start with a Can of Black Beans2/55 Grilled Bean Burgers 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Bean Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These juicy veggie patties have major flavor, with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against any veggie burger you‘d buy at the supermarket. —Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 305 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2

starch, 1 lean meat

starch, 1 lean meat. 3/55 Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup 84 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This zesty soup is loaded with chicken, corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a busy mom of three young children, I’m always looking for dinner recipes that can be prepared in the morning. The kids love the taco taste of this easy soup. —Marlene Kane, Lainesburg, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 304 calories, 5g fat

Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa!

(1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1199mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. 4/55 Corn and Black Bean Salad 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! —Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 167 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 5/55 Black Bean and Corn Guacamole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Head to any Mexican restaurant and we guarantee you’ll see this combo on the menu. The bright colors and contrasting textures make black beans and corn fun additions to guacamole. For extra flavor, grill the corn first.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 144 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 fat, 1 starch

2 fat, 1 starch. 6/55 Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this sweet potato skillet. Over the years, it’s become a family favorite. Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce or anything else your family likes. —MacKenzie Wright, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 392 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 9g fiber), 29g protein.

My hearty, delicious, nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy

7/55 Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty, delicious, nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I’ve made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I always make two batches and freeze one. You’ll want to eat this every week! —Elizabeth Lindemann, Salem, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 399 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. 8/55 Tex-Mex Grain Bowl 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex

Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened

Grain Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened. People rarely think about using it in a savory dish—and they really should! —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 9/55 Black Bean & Chicken Enchilada Lasagna 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Twice a month I make chicken enchiladas, lasagna-style

Approved Black Bean & Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Twice a month I make chicken enchiladas, lasagna-style. It’s a regular with us because assembly is easy and my whole family gives it a thumbs-up. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1 tablespoon sauce (calculated without tomatoes): 407 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein. 10/55 Black Bean-Pumpkin Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This healthy recipe is packed with protein from the beans and with vitamins from the pumpkin. The dollop of light sour cream adds a satisfying touch that feels indulgent. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 238 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 11/55 Black Bean Tart 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful dish was a hit at

a get-together I had for friends

a get-together I had for friends. I served the tart with sour cream on the side, a green salad and crusty bread. —Ellen Papa, Miami, Florida. Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 346 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 12/55 Texas Black Bean Soup 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering

on a cool day

on a cool day. It tastes as if it’s made with love and yet it requires so little time and attention. —Pamela Scott, Garland, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 13/55 Taco Bowls 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s done slow-cooking, this beef shreds like a dream. We make it often, because it’s super easy to customize

with fun, fresh and healthy toppings

with fun, fresh and healthy toppings. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 389 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 14/55 Shortcut Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas 5 Reviews Contest Winner Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing these with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them when they get home late after school activities. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

The jicama adds a surprising crunch

Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 704 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 41g protein. 15/55 Jicama and Black Bean Salad 3 Reviews Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama adds a surprising crunch. —Jeanette Marks, Ashland, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat

Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat. 16/55 Vegetarian Chili Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it’s loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends. —Casey Hill, London, United Kingdom Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 17/55 Taco Twist Soup

Spiral pasta adds a fun twist to this dish

22 Reviews Contest Winner Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spiral pasta adds a fun twist to this dish. I lightened up this soup recipe by substituting black beans for ground beef, and by topping it off with reduced-fat sour cream and cheese. —Colleen Zertler, Menomonie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 176 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1044mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 18/55 Black Bean Tortilla Pie 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings

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