Best 3 Creamy Black Beans Recipes

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Welcome to the world of creamy black beans, a flavor-packed and versatile dish that can be effortlessly prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and delicious meal that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty and satisfying side dish, creamy black beans are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BLACK BEANS



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This rich spread lacks saturated fat or cholesterol, but not flavor! I love to serve it with pita wedges and veggie sticks. Would also be great heaped in a tortilla! I adapted it from Alive magazine.

Provided by White Rose Child

Categories     Spreads

Time 6m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 cups black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 14-oz can)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup mild salsa (or use whatever "heat" you like)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini or 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine first five ingredients in a blender. (Or save the salsa to add later, if you want more salsa chunks in your dip.).
  • Blend until very smooth.
  • Drizzle in the tahini, and salsa if you didn't yet, and blend again till well combined.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 133.9, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5

CREAMY REFRIED BLACK BEANS



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Delicious black beans pureed and combined with chorizo, onions, and a hint of garlic. Perfect as an enchilada filler or as a side dish.

Provided by Adriana

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 link chorizo sausage
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
ΒΌ pound bacon, chopped
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, liquid reserved

Steps:

  • Pulse chorizo, onion, and garlic together in a food processor until well-chopped.
  • Place bacon in a pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until bacon starts to render fat, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground chorizo mixture to bacon; cook and stir until onion softens and is translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat from pot and season mixture with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir beans and reserved liquid into pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and flavors combine, 10 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 854.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CREAMY DIP WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS



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Categories     Dairy     Vegetable     Appetizer     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 - 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

one 15.5 oz. can of white shoepeg corn drained
one 15.5 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalopeno (more or less to taste)
8 oz. cream cheese cut into 4 squares
Corn chips for dipping.

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in microproof dish and stir to mix. Set cream cheese squares on top of mixed ingredients. Microwave on high for 1 min. Remove from microwave and stir. microwave for 1 more min. on high. Serve hot using corn chips for dipping.

Tips:

  • Soak the black beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the beans will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose one that you like. Vegetable broth or chicken broth are both good options.
  • Add vegetables and spices: Vegetables and spices can help to add flavor and complexity to the dish. Some good options include onions, garlic, bell peppers, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Simmer the beans until they are tender: The beans should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite toppings: Some good options include sour cream, cheese, avocado, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Creamy black beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, and they can be made in a variety of ways to suit your taste. Whether you like them spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, there is a recipe for creamy black beans that you will love.

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