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If you’re in need of inspiration for your next lunch, you’re in the right place. These recipes are flavorful and nourishing, featuring earthy, tender black beans to adda boost of nutrients. From our Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos to our No-Cook Black Bean Salad, these lunches will have you stocking up on black beans so you can make them again and again.
01of 16Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean TacosThese hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.View Recipe
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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
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02of 16No-Cook Black Bean SaladThe dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.View Recipe
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No-Cook Black Bean Salad
The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.
03of 16Butternut Squash & Black Bean EnchiladasGreg DuPreeHere, we add a crisp, citrusy slaw to contrast nicely with the creamy squash filling in these black bean enchiladas.View Recipe
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Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
Greg DuPree
Here, we add a crisp, citrusy slaw to contrast nicely with the creamy squash filling in these black bean enchiladas.
04of 16Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime SlawLighten up your burger! Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties. They’re also cheaper and easier to cook indoors—and we promise they’re just as satisfying, especially with the mouthwatering creamy slaw on top.View Recipe
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Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw
Lighten up your burger! Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties. They’re also cheaper and easier to cook indoors—and we promise they’re just as satisfying, especially with the mouthwatering creamy slaw on top.
05of 16Ancho Chicken Breast with Black Beans, Peppers & ScallionsIn this healthy chicken recipe, the meat is rubbed with ancho chile powder, a spice made from dried poblano peppers, adding mild heat and subtle smokiness.View Recipe
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Ancho Chicken Breast with Black Beans, Peppers & Scallions
In this healthy chicken recipe, the meat is rubbed with ancho chile powder, a spice made from dried poblano peppers, adding mild heat and subtle smokiness.
06of 16Bean & Veggie Taco BowlSimple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings.View Recipe
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Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl
Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings.
07of 16Make-Ahead Spinach & Black Bean BurritosThese egg, bean and cheese burritos are designed to be made ahead and frozen. They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch.View Recipe
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Make-Ahead Spinach & Black Bean Burritos
These egg, bean and cheese burritos are designed to be made ahead and frozen. They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch.
08of 16Meal-Prep Cilantro-Lime Chicken BowlsPrep all four servings of this easy recipe at once for ready-to-eat dinners or packable lunches for the rest of the week. If you don’t like a lot of heat, try using mild chili powder, and leave out the jalapeño from the rice.View Recipe
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Meal-Prep Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls
Prep all four servings of this easy recipe at once for ready-to-eat dinners or packable lunches for the rest of the week. If you don’t like a lot of heat, try using mild chili powder, and leave out the jalapeño from the rice.
09of 16Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad BowlsIn this Southwestern-style pasta salad, we use pasta made with black beans to bump up the fiber to an impressive 14 grams per serving, mixed with seasoned chicken strips and a flavorful corn salad.View Recipe
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Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad Bowls
In this Southwestern-style pasta salad, we use pasta made with black beans to bump up the fiber to an impressive 14 grams per serving, mixed with seasoned chicken strips and a flavorful corn salad.
10of 16Taco Stuffed AvocadosHere we ditch the taco shell and use a hollowed-out avocado to hold a spicy turkey and black bean taco filling. The flesh of the avocado gets mashed with lime juice and cilantro for a quick and easy guacamole topping.View Recipe
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Taco Stuffed Avocados
Here we ditch the taco shell and use a hollowed-out avocado to hold a spicy turkey and black bean taco filling. The flesh of the avocado gets mashed with lime juice and cilantro for a quick and easy guacamole topping.
11of 16Summer Corn Tortilla SoupTake advantage of local fresh corn and whip up this delicious summer soup, topped with creamy avocado slices and crispy corn tortillas.View Recipe
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Summer Corn Tortilla Soup
Take advantage of local fresh corn and whip up this delicious summer soup, topped with creamy avocado slices and crispy corn tortillas.
12of 16Better Three-Bean SaladTraditional three-bean salad gets a healthy, fresh spin with the addition of black beans, snap peas and a tarragon-infused dressing.View Recipe
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Better Three-Bean Salad
Traditional three-bean salad gets a healthy, fresh spin with the addition of black beans, snap peas and a tarragon-infused dressing.
13of 16Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice BowlsA bowl of tender shredded chicken, hot cooked rice and slightly spicy black beans served with fresh toppings and you’ve got a delicious make-ahead lunch.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowls
A bowl of tender shredded chicken, hot cooked rice and slightly spicy black beans served with fresh toppings and you’ve got a delicious make-ahead lunch.
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Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Tortilla Topping
15of 16Salsa-Black Bean BurgersSalsa and some pantry staples give this vegetarian bean burger recipe tons of flavor. We use crushed tortilla chips to bind the burgers together, making them a great vehicle for using up those crumbs that inevitably fall to the bottom of the bag.View Recipe
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Salsa-Black Bean Burgers
Salsa and some pantry staples give this vegetarian bean burger recipe tons of flavor. We use crushed tortilla chips to bind the burgers together, making them a great vehicle for using up those crumbs that inevitably fall to the bottom of the bag.
16of 16Kitchen Sink BurritosThese vegetarian bean burritos are packed with delicious veggies for a filling lunch. Wrap them in foil for a tasty on-the-go lunch option.View Recipe
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Kitchen Sink Burritos
These vegetarian bean burritos are packed with delicious veggies for a filling lunch. Wrap them in foil for a tasty on-the-go lunch option.
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