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Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens)

Submitted by: SUSMITA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Amaranth greens and split pigeon peas are the base of this classic dish from Andhra, India. 

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Coconut Rice with Black Beans

Submitted by: Kim Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Orange, California, USA
Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Jasmine rice and minced shallots are simmered with coconut milk then mixed with black beans in this versatile side dish. 

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Mayan Couscous

Submitted by: YucatanToday 
Toasted garlic, jalapeno peppers, and fresh lime juice liven up this Mexican version of couscous salad. 

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Black Beans a la Olla

Submitted by: kimmers 
Home Town: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Black beans and tomatoes are simmered with spices and herbs in this flavorful side dish from Argentina. 

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Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice

Submitted by: tahoegirl 
Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Make a meal out of a package of yellow rice by adding black beans, corn, and lime juice. 

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Southwestern Spaghetti Squash

Submitted by: RR 
A great fall or winter side dish, this also can be served as a vegetarian main course. 

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Cuban-Style Black Beans

Submitted by: CATHIPA 
Home Town: Yorktown, Virginia, USA
This recipe makes a delicious side dish when paired with yellow rice. 

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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: ANNELISA1211 
A mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, and garbanzo beans, corn, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil tossed with a red wine and olive oil vinaigrette dressing makes a fabulous dip or side dish. Kidney beans and navy beans can also be used. 

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Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: Kelly Belli 
Home Town: Carteret, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Sayreville, New Jersey, USA
Cold, cooked rice and black beans are tossed with several seasonings and herbs to make this spicy side dish. 

South of the Border Wraps

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Grilled in a skillet, this savory entree is a winning way to add some spice to your menus! This easy recipe brings the taste of the Southwest into your kitchen, no matter where you live. 

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Black Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Bonnie Baumgardner 
Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. 'It tastes so delicious it's hard to believe it's good for you,' she exclaims. 'And it's hearty enough to serve as a meatless main dish.' 

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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.' 

Black Beans 'N' Rice

Submitted by: Helen Simms 
'A co-worker who was born in Cuba helped me perfect the recipe for this hearty dish,' reports Helen Simms of Lyons, Michigan. 'Now it's one of our family's favorites. It's also a great way to use up leftover holiday ham.' 

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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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Southwestern Rice

Submitted by: Michelle Dennis 
'I created this zippy side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully,' writes Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. 'Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself.' 

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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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Santa Fe Cornmeal Pizza

Submitted by: Mirien Church 
You'll love the cornmeal crust of this 'knife-and-fork' pizza that has been a hit with our family for years. It's a nice change from traditional pizza and so easy to make. -Mirien Church, Aurora, Colorado 

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Tangy Bean Soup

Submitted by: Joan Hallford 
This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I can have the soup cooking in my crock pot, and when I get home from work, I can quickly make the dumplings and fix dinner in a jiffy. 

Bean 'N' Rice Burritos

Submitted by: Susie Kohler 
'One night I wanted to make something different for dinner,' writes Susie Kohler from her home in Union, Missouri. 'I started with black beans and added things I thought would taste good.' The end result was as delicious as it was economical...two burritos coast a mere 89¢. 

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Southwestern Barley Salad

Submitted by: Tommi Roylance 
Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish when served with sesame breadsticks, sherbet and sugar cookies. It's sure to satisfy! --Tommi Roylance of Charlo, Montana 

 
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