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Black Bean Chili

Submitted by: Pat Stanley 
For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of Pat Stanley's vegetarian chili. 'Fresh corn bread is a delicious accompaniment,' the Canby, Minnesota cook suggests. 

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Black Bean Tart

Submitted by: Ellen Papa 
'This colorful dish was a hit at a get-together I had for friends,' say Ellen Papa, who works as a caterer in Miami, Florida. 'I served the tart with sour cream on the side, a green salad and crusty bread.' 

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Black Bean Soft Tacos

Submitted by: Lynn Hamilton 
Spiced just right, These bean-based tacos have plenty of South-of-the-border appeal. Lynn Hamilton of Naperville, Illinois livens up her black bean filling with diced tomatoes, green chilies and a variety of seasonings, then garnishes each taco with a slice of avocado. 

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Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

Submitted by: Sue Briski 
'A cousin gave me this recipe-- she know my family loves Southwestern fare,' says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin. 

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Black Bean Pasta

Submitted by: Stephanie Land 
'Here is one of my favorite light recipes,' says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red pepper flakes, the spicy Southwestern dish is a hearty meal-in-one. 

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Black Bean Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Debbie Jones 
Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Jones serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her California, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few tasty ingredients. 

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Easy Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by: Betty Lake 
This salsa is a staple at my house. I can make it in about 5 minutes, so it's great for quick meals or snacks. 

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Texas Black Bean Soup

Submitted by: Pamela Scott 
This hearty stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool day. 'It tastes great and requires so little time and attention,' notes Pamela Scott of Garland, Texas. 

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Black Bean Quesadillas

Submitted by: Jane Epping 
'When I get home late from work as an operating room nurse, I often rely on this handy recipe,' says Jane Epping of Iowa City, Iowa. 'Topped with salsa and sour cream, the crisp wedges are always a hit. when I have extra time, I add chopped onion, black olives and green chilies to the beans.' 

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Black 'N' White Bean Salad

Submitted by: Kay Ogden 
Blank 'n' White Bean Salad is a cool, hearty side dish Kay Ogden created after tasting a similar one in a restaurant. 'It goes together in no time and complements most entrees,' reports this Grants Pass, Oregon reader. 
 
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