By Lisa Esile, MS,
Native to the American continent, black beans star in tasty dishes worldwide, from Mexican-inspired soups and tacos to Caribbean stews, vegan brownies, and beyond. Their mild earthy flavor makes them an easy go-to when adding extra oomph to a dish. When blended, black beans offer a moist texture and fudgy consistency, which works surprisingly well in dips, wrap fillings, and even baking. Here are some of our favorite vegan black bean recipes to try today. Many come together quickly and are perfect for busy weeknights. Black beans are a staple healthy convenience food; they can truly change the game and simplify healthy eating for busy cooks.
For more bean recipes, check out our collection of Healthy Chickpea Recipes.
![vegan lettuce cups](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Lettuce-Cup-103107122-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean, Corn, and Roasted Red Pepper Lettuce Cups
![Chipotle Black Bean Dip in a red bowl, with chips on the side](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/chipotle-black-bean-dip-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chipotle Black Bean Dip
![Healthy Brownies](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/healthy-brownies-103071189.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Outrageously Healthy Black Bean Brownies
![20-Minute Black Bean Tacos in a white bowl](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/20-Minute-Black-Bean-Tacos-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
20-Minute Black Bean Tacos
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Corn-and-Black-Bean-Cakes.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Corn and Black Bean Cakes
![Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew in tan ceramic bowls with a side of green sauce in a small bowl](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Caribbean-Sweet-Potato-Stew-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew
![Air Fryer Taquitos Recipe](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Air-Fryer-Taquitos-Recipe.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Air-Fryer Taquitos with Cauliflower and Black Beans
![Black Bean Salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/The-Quickest-Black-Bean-Salad-WP-version.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Easy Black Bean Salad
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/mango_black_bean_tacos_01-1-e1488330832929.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Mango and Black Bean Tacos
![Black beans are not usually added to this popular Mexican rice dish, but their addition makes this Green Chile Rice recipe into a one-pot meal.](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Green-Chile-rice-with-Black-Beans-WP-version.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Green Chile Rice with Black Beans
![Two vegan five-ingredient veggie burgers with homemade patties and vegan cheese and slices of onion and tomato, shown from the side, in wrappers](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Five-Ingredient-Veggie-Burgers-Wordpress-1.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Five-Ingredient Veggie Burger
![Vegan Taco Salad Bowls on a light pink plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Wild-West-Taco-Salad-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Vegan Taco Salad Bowls
![Zucchini Corn and Black Bean Soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Zucchini-Corn-and-Black-Bean-Soup-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Zucchini, Corn, and Black Bean Soup
![Southwestern Savory Oatmeal topped with avocado and salsa in a white bowl](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Southwestern-Savory-Oatmeal-wordpres.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Southwestern Savory Oatmeal
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/1500-Taquitos-5.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Orange Black Bean Taquitos
![Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers on a white serving tray](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/All-American-Burgers-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/55-Black-Bean-Polenta-Medallions-HD-1-copy-2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Polenta–Black Bean Medallions with Spicy Salsa
![Sopa de Nopales in green bowls surrounded by lemon wedges, cactus paddles, and red pepper flakes](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Sopa-de-Nopales-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Sopa de Nopales
![Chocolaty Black Bean Pancakes with sliced bananas on a cream colored plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Pancakes-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Chocolaty Black Bean Pancakes
![Tamale Waffles with Black Bean Hash on a grey countertop](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/tamale-waffles.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Tamales-Inspired Waffles with Black Bean Hash
![sweet potato quesadilla topped with guacamole - one of many plant based recipes](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/vegan-quesadilla-recipe-quick-easy-plant-based-recipes.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Wordpress-Quick-Black-Bean-Tostadas.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Quick Black Bean Tostadas
![Grilled Corn Salad with Jalapeño Dressing in a cream colored bowl with a side of toasted bread slices](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/grilled-corn-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Grilled Corn Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
![Black Bean-Avocado Wraps on a white plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Avocado-Wraps-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean-Avocado Wraps
![Black Bean Polenta Cakes with Pepper-Cilantro Salsa on a green plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Polenta-with-Pepper-Cilantro-Salsa-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean Polenta Cakes with Pepper-Cilantro Salsa
![Southwest Salad Bowls with Quick Mango Salsa in white ceramic bowls](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/southwestern-layer-salad.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Southwest Salad Bowls with Quick Mango Salsa
![Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce in light blue ceramic bowls against a blue fabric background](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Jalapeno-Tomato-Sauce-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce
![rice and beans](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/MG_8306-e1491417583486.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)
![Black Bean and Plantain Burgers with Salvadoran Corn Tortillas on a wood cutting board](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-and-Plantain-Burgers-with-Salvadoran-Corn-Tortillas-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Plantain Burgers with Salvadoran Corn Tortillas
![Sweet Potato Crostini with Avocado Salsa on a light pink serving tray](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Sweet-Potato-Avocado-Toasts-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Sweet Potato Crostini with Avocado Salsa
![A Caribbean-inspired black bean soup, served over brown rice, topped with diced mango relish, in a white bowl atop a blue plate next to a spoon](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/caribbean-black-bean-soup-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Mango Relish
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Chili_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Corn Chili
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Black-Bean-Soup-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/blackbeanburger-5521-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean Burgers
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/burrito-fok-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans
![Grilled Melon and Black Bean Tostadas on a blue table](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Grilled-Melon-and-Black-Bean-Tostadas-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Grilled Melon and Black Bean Tostadas
![Celeriac Steak Asada with Black Bean Quinoa on a white plate](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Veggie-Steak-Asada-with-Black-Bean-Quinoa-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Celeriac Steak Asada with Black Bean Quinoa
![Polenta with Black Beans](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Polenta-with-Black-Beans-WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Polenta with Black Beans and Mango Salsa
![Sweet Potato Hash](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/JIN_Black_Bean_And_Sweet_Potato_Hash_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Hash
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