Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Bean Recipes Healthy Black Bean Recipes Our 15 Best Black Bean Recipes for Lunch By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 9, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco Keep some black beans on hand to make some of our most delicious lunches. The soft texture and mild flavor of the nutrient-rich legume makes it taste great in each of these dishes, from soups and salads to burgers and grain bowls. It’s no wonder why recipes like our Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl and Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes have earned four- and five-star reviews from EatingWell readers. 01 of 15 Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it up with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top. View Recipe 02 of 15 Black Bean Fajita Skillet You can often find presliced and ready-to-cook fresh vegetables in your grocer's produce section. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping. View Recipe 03 of 15 Black Bean Breakfast Bowl Ali Redmond While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. View Recipe 04 of 15 Quinoa-Black Bean Salad Alison Miksch Enjoy this quinoa and black bean salad as a delicious and quick vegetarian main dish or as a side for grilled chicken or steak. And don't forget the leftovers! They make an easy lunch on the go. View Recipe 05 of 15 Black Bean Quesadillas In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad. View Recipe 06 of 15 Black Bean Wraps with Greens & Cilantro Vinaigrette Jason Donnelly A simple salad tossed with a tangy vinaigrette packs these no-cook wraps with tons of bright cilantro flavor. The mix pairs well with mashed beans and avocado, which hold everything together. View Recipe 07 of 15 Black Bean-Cauliflower "Rice" Bowl This aromatic cauliflower rice bowl comes together in minutes and is a simple meal for one. Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb content—and makes for quicker prep. View Recipe 08 of 15 Black Bean-Avocado Torta In this Mexican-style torta, a hollowed-out roll is filled with mashed spiced black beans and guacamole for a satisfying vegetarian dish. Cabbage provides a delicious crunch. Take this recipe to another level (and add calcium) by melting Monterey Jack cheese onto the bean side of the sandwich. View Recipe 09 of 15 Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic trades beans for some of the meat to bump up fiber by 7 grams. We also cut back on the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe makeover to save you 12 grams of added sugar. View Recipe 10 of 15 Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving. View Recipe 11 of 15 Beef and Black Bean Wraps Whole-wheat tortillas and black beans make this sandwich recipe a filling, high-fiber meal with a snappy, south-of-the-border appeal. View Recipe 12 of 15 Black Bean Soup This is a zippy Southwestern-flavored black bean soup. We make it with canned beans so it comes together in minutes. If you have leftovers, pack them up in individual serving containers for lunch the next day. View Recipe 13 of 15 Black Bean-Queso Wraps These easy wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper and creamy queso. They cook up quickly in a panini press. View Recipe 14 of 15 Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings! View Recipe 15 of 15 Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad Bowls Meal-prep a week's worth of delicious and satisfying high-fiber lunches with just 5 simple ingredients and 20 minutes. In this Southwestern-style pasta salad, we're using pasta made with black beans to bump up the fiber to an impressive 14 grams per serving. Paired with seasoned chicken strips and a flavorful corn salad--shortcut ingredients you can often find at your local specialty grocery store--this meal-prep lunch is one you'll get excited for. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit