Black beans have been used as the main ingredient in many dishes for thousands of years. They were first cultivated from 4,000 to 5,000 years ago in Peru and Brazil, but black beans were even an important part of Aztec society over 800 years ago.
A black bean salad is a great lunch, but black beans are also a healthy dinner choice. Like other legumes, black beans include dietary fiber and resistant starch, which can promote satiety and weight loss.
1. Black Bean Burgers 2. Black Bean Soup 3. Strawberry Black Bean Salad 4. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili 5. Black Bean and Avocado Breakfast Burritos
6. Spicy Black Beans and Rice 7. Chipotle Black Bean Soup 8. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers 9. Plantain Black Bean Breakfast Hash 10. Vegan Black Bean Brownies