Best 8 Easy Black Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

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Black beans and tomatoes is a flavorful, versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it's a great option for those seeking a healthy and satisfying meal. This diverse dish can be prepared as a hearty main course, a zesty side dish, or a flavorful addition to salads, tacos, burritos, and more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for creating a delicious black beans and tomatoes dish that's sure to become a favorite.

**Additional Recipes:**

1. **Black Bean and Tomato Salad:** This refreshing salad is perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. Simply combine black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a tangy dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, and cumin.

2. **Black Bean and Tomato Soup:** This cozy and comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings. Sauté onions, garlic, and spices in a pot, then add black beans, tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a touch of honey. Simmer until the flavors meld, then blend until smooth.

3. **Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Beans and Tomatoes:** These colorful and flavorful bell peppers are a fun and easy way to enjoy black beans and tomatoes. Simply hollow out bell peppers, fill them with a mixture of black beans, tomatoes, rice, and cheese, then bake until tender. Top with sour cream and guacamole for a delicious and satisfying meal.

4. **Black Bean and Tomato Enchiladas:** These enchiladas are a great way to use up leftover black beans and tomatoes. Simply spread a layer of refried beans on a tortilla, top with a mixture of black beans, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa, then roll up and bake. Serve with your favorite enchilada sauce and toppings.

5. **Black Bean and Tomato Quesadillas:** These quesadillas are a quick and easy lunch or dinner option. Simply spread a layer of refried beans on a tortilla, top with a mixture of black beans, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa, then fold in half and cook in a skillet until golden brown. Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEANS AND TOMATOES - HOT AND SPICY



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Make and share this Black Beans and Tomatoes - Hot and Spicy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with veggie spray.
  • add olive oil, and place over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add garlic, sauté until tender.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, reduce heat and cook uncovered 6 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in beans, cayenne pepper and cilantro, cover and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP



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This is a modified version of a recipe that I found on another site. Either canned or cooked black beans can be used. This soup freezes well and I usually double or triple the recipe to have enough to freeze for later.

Provided by judy2304

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
cooking spray
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
⅓ cup plain yogurt
4 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place 1 can black beans and chicken broth into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 can black beans and liquid, tomatoes, yogurt, lime juice, cumin, red pepper flakes, and pureed beans into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1142.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUICK BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Some say beans and rice is the most nutritious and well balanced meal in the world! Try adding your favorite chutney or salsa to this dish when you serve it!

Provided by Kathy Miller

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 552.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried black beans
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
Salt
2 cups corn kernels
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup olive oil
Pepper
Cayenne

Steps:

  • In large pot cover beans with cold water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain beans and add fresh water to completely cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour until beans are tender. Drain. In a serving bowl toss tomatoes with salt and set aside for 10-15 minutes to bring out juices. Add beans, corn, and onion and mix well. Add cilantro, lime juice and oil. Stir to coat. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Serve immediately, or set aside for 30 minutes for flavors to intensify.

BEST BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15-ounce) can, no-salt added black beans
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles in sauce (recommended: Ro'tel)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic (recommended: Christopher Ranch)
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion (recommended: Ore-Ida)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place in a serving dish and serve hot.

TOMATOES AND BEANS



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This can serve as a side dish in place of potatoes or makes a great main course.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 cup chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the hot oil until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir beans into the oil; season with salt. Cook and stir the beans until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the beans; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour broth over the beans mixture; stir. Cook the mixture at a simmer until the liquid reduced in volume by about half, about 15 minutes. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1023.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO QUINOA



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Categories     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Quinoa     Healthy     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
  • Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
  • Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

CHEESY, SPICY BLACK BEAN BAKE



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Whether or not you've fallen for this cheesy white-bean tomato bake, we'd like you to meet its bolder counterpart, smoky and spiced, with lots of melty cheese. Black beans shine in a deep-red mixture of fried garlic, caramelized tomato paste, smoked paprika and cumin. The whole skillet gets coated in a generous sprinkling of sharp Cheddar or Manchego cheese, then baked until melted. The final result is what you hope for from a really good chili or stew, but in a lot less time. For a spicier rendition, add a pinch of cayenne with the paprika, or douse the final skillet with hot sauce. Serve with tortillas, tortilla chips, rice, a baked potato or fried eggs.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, beans, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup boiling water
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Manchego cheese (from about a 6-ounce block)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 475 degrees. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Fry the garlic until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes and cumin (be careful of splattering), and fry for 30 seconds, reducing the heat as needed to prevent the garlic from burning.
  • Add the beans, water and generous pinches of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top then bake until the cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. If the top is not as browned as you'd like, run the skillet under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Rinse and sort the black beans: Before cooking, rinse the black beans in a colander to remove any dirt or debris. Then, sort through the beans and remove any that are discolored or damaged.
  • Soak the black beans (optional): Soaking the black beans overnight or for at least 4 hours can help to reduce cooking time and make them more digestible. However, this step is not necessary.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: This recipe calls for a combination of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. You can use fresh, canned, or diced tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes, be sure to dice them into small pieces.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy food, you can add some chopped jalapeño or cayenne pepper to the recipe. You can also use a spicy salsa instead of tomato sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Black beans and tomatoes can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or tortillas. You can also add them to soups, salads, or burritos.

Conclusion:

Black beans and tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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