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Vegan Bean Taco Filling

Submitted by: BandE 
Black beans mingle with onions, peppers, garlic, cornmeal, and spices in this tasty taco filling. Try it in burritos or as a dip for tortilla chips. No black beans? Red, pink, or pinto beans are great subs. 

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Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Submitted by: CHRISTINA5362 
Black beans and sweet potatoes are spiced up with jalapenos, cumin, and garlic, then broiled in the oven for a cake that's less fat but just as flavorful as the fried kind. 

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Cold Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: LINDALU62 
Living In: Austin, Texas, USA
Cold black bean salad with a bite! It makes a great side dish for any Mexican or Southwestern dish. This recipe has become a healthy favorite in our family. Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to suit your spice tolerance. 

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Best of Everything Veggie Burgers

Submitted by: SweetPea 
Living In: Coppell, Texas, USA
This veggie bean burger has the best of everything - black beans, brown rice, cheese, mushrooms, and a great mix of seasonings. 

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Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

Submitted by: Robin M. 
Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA
Black beans simmer with tomatoes, green chiles, onions, garlic, and spicy seasonings. 

Black Bean Hummus with Tahini

Submitted by: C IS FOR COOKIE 
Home Town: Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
Living In: Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA
This is a creamier variation on traditional Middle Eastern Eastern hummus using black beans instead of garbanzo beans. 

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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 Artichoke Burritos

Submitted by: Victoria M.H. 
Home Town: Oneida, New York, USA
Sauteed sliced artichoke hearts provide a new twist on an old favorite. Cooked black beans are paired up with sauteed artichoke hearts, garlic, and onions, and wrapped up in flour tortillas with shredded sharp Cheddar and diced tomatoes. 

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Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Submitted by: Liebelune 
A hearty bean soup with the surprising kick of orange juice! A nice break from the usual. 

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Fantastic Black Bean Chili

Submitted by: Rebecca Slone 
This hearty black bean chili has ground turkey, is flavored with chili powder, oregano and basil, and perked up with a spoonful of red wine vinegar. 
 
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