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What to cook with black beans

Quick answer: With black beans you can make Black bean quesadillas (15 min), Black bean soup (30 min), Black bean and corn rice bowl (20 min).

Canned black beans are ready to eat and pair with rice, eggs and tortillas for cheap, filling meals.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Black bean quesadillas: with black beans in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: tortillas, cheese, cumin, salsa

  1. Mash half the beans with cumin and salt.
  2. Spread on a tortilla, add cheese and whole beans, fold.
  3. Toast in a dry pan until crisp; serve with salsa.
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Black bean soup: with black beans in ~30 minutes

~30 min

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You'll also need: onion, garlic, cumin, stock, lime

  1. Soften onion and garlic with cumin.
  2. Add two cans of beans and stock; simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Blend half and finish with lime.
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Black bean and corn rice bowl: with black beans in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: rice, corn, avocado, salsa, lime

  1. Warm the beans and corn with a pinch of cumin.
  2. Spoon over rice.
  3. Top with avocado, salsa and lime.
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Goes well with: rice, tortillas, corn, avocado, sweet potatoes, eggs

Tip: Rinse canned beans to remove the starchy liquid unless the recipe says to keep it.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.