Black Bean Bar
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Prepare an easy and healthy Black Bean Bar for you next get together. It’s a tasty and satisfying option for serving guests lunch or dinner.
Let me share with you one of my favorite food combos: black beans and red onion. Yep. Strange you say? If you’ve had the combo you know exactly what I mean, and I find it hard to believe that you wouldn’t agree wholeheartedly. It’s an umami thing for me. The texture and flavor is the perfect marriage. Of course, that’s just my opinion.
Anyway, last week I was craving the perfect duo and threw together what I like to call a Black Bean Bar for lunch. I warmed up some beans with a few added spices, and in addition to the chopped red onion, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream joined the party.
Honest-to-goodness, it was the most satisfying lunch I’ve had in a while. It spurred me on through the day too. No sluggish afternoon blahs. And everything can be prepped ahead, and then warm the beans quickly stove top or in the microwave.
What an easy lunch to take to work, or even for school lunches if you have young bean lovers around! Try creating your own Black Bean Bar soon with your favorite toppings. A few are listed below, but get creative and adjust to your liking.
Enjoy!
Black Bean Bar Recipe
Black Bean Bar
A healthy and tasty way to enjoy black beans.
Ingredients
- 2 - 15 oz. cans Black Beans, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- (adjust seasonings to preference)
A few topping options:
- red onion, finely chopped
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- sour cream
- avocado, diced
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook beans with seasonings until warmed.
- Add desired toppings to beans. Enjoy!
Yum! Love black beans.
That is such a fun idea! My 8 year old LOVES black beans
Light and easy. And I love red onions, too! Oh, and sour cream! 🙂
Um, absolutely! All. Over. This.
Love the sound of this one!
I really like black beans and this looks delicious. Thanks for the pictures and the recipe.
I am a black bean lover too – what a fun idea. Black bean soup is also one of my favorites – and these toppings would be perfect as well.
Love this idea!!
Mmm, mmm good! And so easy…no protein to cook yet all the goodies I usually save just for that.
That looks so delicious to me right now. I love all of this – with a squeeze of fresh lime!
Mmm! And so healthy!
Why a fun way to dress up black beans! I’ll take a black bean bar any day 🙂
great idea for a quick meal!
I love black beans! What a great idea. I typically have a dozen cans on hand,..does that sound crazy, oh well don’t even ask me how much pasta I have then 🙂
I’m perfectly happy with this sort of simple meal too. Great lunch idea!
It’s like a healthier, southwest take on a baked potato bar!
We love to have a taco salad bar and I love this idea of a vegetarian take on it. We love black beans so I’m sure this would be a hit our house!
having one of those ‘why didn’t i think of that’ moments – love!
I LOVE Black Beans! This sounds like a perfect side for a potluck!
I love this combination too… with a little vinaigrette! mmm