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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: FAIRBORN 
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. 

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Bandito Beans

Submitted by: Habeas Corpulent 
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
These baked beans made in the slow cooker are slightly sweet and tangy, with a smoky, meaty flavor that everyone will love. The best part? They're very easy to make. 

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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. 

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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Quinoa and Black Beans

Submitted by: 3LIONCUBS 
Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite. 

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Best Black Beans

Submitted by: Cameron 
Home Town: Yreka, California, USA
This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals. 

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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 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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Spicy Black Bean Potato Salad

Submitted by: TCSTEFFEY 
Home Town: Ixonia, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Canisteo, New York, USA
Potato salad with a Texas flare - I get many requests to bring this to picnics. Nice blend of potatoes, black beans, green onions, bacon, and jalapenos. Sometimes I sprinkle dried crushed red hot peppers over top for color and taste. 

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Pineapple Salsa

Submitted by: Suzanne Porter 
Spicy, sweet, colorful, and delicious - this is a versatile tropical salsa that goes well with any type of meat or seafood! Or serve it with! 

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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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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. 

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Black Beans with Bacon

Submitted by: Marlies Monika 
A traditional Brazilian dish! Black beans and sauteed vegetables are cooked with bacon in the slow cooker. 

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Confetti Bean Salad

Submitted by: Doreen Store 
I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 

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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-Eyed Pea Salsa

Submitted by: Pamela Smith 
'Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit,' report Pamela Smith of Flushing, New York. 'Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, it's great to have on hand for unexpected guests.' 

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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Baked Meaty Beans

Submitted by: Big Dan 
Home Town: Flint, Michigan, USA
Living In: Pierson, Michigan, USA
This is a recipe that I made for my nephew's barbecue cookout. I received praise from everyone, even my mother. She always claims that I add too much to my cooking. I showed her. 

Luscious Turkey Bacon Refried Beans

Submitted by: valereee 
Home Town: Dayton, Ohio, USA
Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Tasty refried black beans are worth the time to prepare when made with turkey bacon, jalapeno, chicken stock, and cilantro. This also makes a great savory spread for bread. 

Millet-Stuffed Peppers

Submitted by: SusanK29 
Millet, black beans and tomatoes are stuffed into pepper shells, and then baked in the microwave oven. These vegetarian stuffed peppers are easy to make and are also gluten free! 

 
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