Black Beans

Indulge in the vibrant flavours of this easy one-pot Jambalaya recipe. Packed with andouille sausage, shrimp, black beans, and peppers, this Cajun-inspired dish brings the taste of Louisiana to your table. Simmered with aromatic spices and fire-roasted tomatoes, it's a satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds. Top it off with garnishes of choice and enjoy this family favourite!

Enjoy the bold flavors of these Jerk Salmon Bites, perfectly spiced and full of Caribbean flair. Paired with a refreshing Bean Pineapple Salsa, the combination of tender salmon, black beans, sweet pineapple, and zesty lime creates a delightful burst of tropical goodness in every bite.

This flavourful vegetarian recipe brings the essence of a delicious bean and mushroom burrito to a bowl. Featuring smoky portabella mushrooms, seasoned taco rice, and a hearty black bean and corn salsa, every spoonful is bursting with savoury, Mexican-inspired flavours.

This recipe features a delectable twist on ramen, featuring a brothless version that uses Chow Mein Noodles and is loaded with umami-rich flavours. Sautéed snow peas, carrots, red peppers, black beans, and shiitake mushrooms pair perfectly with crispy fried egg, making for an addictively delicious dish that's sure to become a new favourite.

Loaded black bean nachos are such a crowd-pleaser! They are easy to make and great to put out for a game night or Superbowl party. You just layer all the ingredients in a sheet pan, bake and enjoy. Customize the toppings to your liking. These nachos are vegetarian and are high in fibre and low in saturated fat.

When the craving for nachos strikes, this loaded version with black beans, corn and chorizo is easy to make and super satisfying. This is a terrific combination of flavours and textures, with the black beans giving a boost of extra protein and fibre. Have bowls of favourite toppings on the table so everyone can make them their own.

Fresh Chorizo, or Mexican Chorizo, and black beans have a long history of sharing the samepot with incredibly delicious results.  The mild and creamy black beans absorb all of the wonderful flavour from the sausage meat, vegetables and seasonings.

These black bean and rice stuffed peppers are a vegetarian spin on a classic. Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty and healthy black bean, tomato and rice filling and topped with cheddar cheese. This meal is ready in under an hour and a great make-ahead dish that also freezes well.

Thanks to electric pressure cookers, like the Instant Pot, we can have delicious, wholesome black beans on a busy weeknight. From start to finish, it takes just under an hour, no soaking required.