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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 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 Medley

Submitted by: Sandra Shafer 
This sassy southwestern-style entree stars a blend of corn, black beans, sweet peppers and zesty stewed tomatoes that's spooned over brown rice. 'I like to serve it for lunch,' writes Sandra Shafer of Mountain View, California. 'It's also tasty made with salsa instead of the tomatoes.' 

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Black Bean Nacho Bake

Submitted by: Melodie Gay 
Pasta, black beans and nacho cheese soup combine in this speedy six-ingredient supper from Melodie Gay of Salt Lake City, Utah. Servings of this zippy casserole, topped with cheddar cheese and crunchy tortilla chips, are priced right at 87 cents each. 

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Black Bean Spinach Pizza

Submitted by: Kim Balvance 
'A relative brought this vegetarian pizza to a family gathering, and everyone enjoyed it,' says Kim Balvance from Shakopee, Minnesota. 'It's great right out of the oven, but I think leftovers are even better reheated the next day.' 

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Submitted by: Darlene Temple 
This recipe is a favorite with my husband and five boys, all hearty eaters. It's filling, economical and, best of all, easy to prepare. I spend many afternoons driving our sons back and forth to their wrestling and band practices, piano lessons, Boy Scout meetings and church activities. 

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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 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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Colorful Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: Laurie Mace 
Cherry tomatoes and yellow pepper add splashes of color this black bean salad. 'I like to let it stand for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend,' suggests Laurie Mace of Los Osos, California. 

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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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