Black bean

Black beans are a type of legume that is native to the Americas. They were first cultivated by the indigenous people of the Americas and have been a staple in the diet of many cultures in the region for centuries.

The exact origins of black beans are unknown, but they are thought to have originated in the region that is now known as Brazil. Black beans were first brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century, and they quickly became a popular ingredient in many Spanish and Portuguese dishes.

Black beans are a very versatile ingredient and can be used in a variety of different dishes. They are commonly used in soups, stews, and rice dishes. They can also be used as a filling for tacos and burritos, or as a topping for nachos.

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Recipes

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Cuban-Style Black Beans

  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • black bean
  • italian oregano
  • bay leaf
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • garlic
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Black Beans

  • bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • sour cream
  • black bean
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • chile powder
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
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Venezuelan Black Beans Recipe

  • onion
  • cumin
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • black bean
  • black pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • chicken stock
  • bacon
  • molasses
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
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Beef and Black Beans with Rice

  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • tomato sauce
  • lemon juice
  • mustard
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • rice
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • avocado
  • tomato
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Black Beans

  • black pepper
  • yellow rice
  • red wine vinegar
  • annatto seed
  • coriander
  • bay leaf
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • onion
  • garlic
  • grain rice
  • black bean
  • bell pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • salt
  • water
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Caribbean Rice and Black Beans

  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • red pepper
  • vegetable broth
  • bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • white
  • black bean
  • white rice
  • garlic
  • tabasco
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • green onion
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Black Beans

  • olive oil
  • black bean
  • onion
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • chile powder
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • salt
  • chicken broth
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Easiest Fish Tacos, Red Rice and Black Beans

  • cilantro
  • pickled jalapeno pepper
  • safflower
  • salt
  • green pea
  • white rice
  • olive oil
  • cayenne pepper sauce
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • coriander
  • bay leaf
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • lime
  • lime
  • red finger
  • savoy cabbage
  • onion
  • tomato
  • cinnamon
  • chicken stock
  • milk
  • wondra flour
  • palmful chili powder
  • palmful garlic
  • palmful onion
  • palmful coriander
  • palmful cumin
  • palmful pimenton
  • onion
  • white
  • black bean
  • mexican crema
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • jalapeno hot sauce
  • tilapia
  • plum
  • green chile
  • corn tortilla
  • salt
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Black Beans

  • pepper
  • black bean
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • chipolte pepper
  • garlic
  • salt
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Instant Pot Mojo Cuban Black Beans

  • red
  • black bean
  • cumin seed
  • green jalapeño pepper
  • chipotle
  • orange juice
  • lime juice
  • oregano
  • smoked
  • bay leaf
  • olive oil
  • water
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • cheese feta
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • lime
  • yogurt
  • avocado
  • sweet white onion
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Slow Cooked BBQ Black Beans

  • barbecue sauce
  • brown sugar
  • cumin powder
  • corn
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • tomato juice
  • black bean
  • of​ allspice
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Basic black beans

  • black bean
  • canola oil
  • epazote
  • tomato paste
  • carrot
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • lime juice
  • chicken
  • chipotles chile
  • garlic
  • water
  • salt
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Ancho Maple Black Beans

  • onion
  • ancho chile
  • vegetable oil
  • mustard
  • worcestershire sauce
  • ketchup
  • maple syrup
  • apple cider vinegar
  • black bean
  • garlic
  • pepper
  • salt
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Black Beans

  • salt
  • black bean
  • smoked bacon
  • butter
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • cumin
  • onion
  • spanish sherry vinegar
  • ham hock
  • jalapeño
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
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Instant Pot Black Beans

  • black bean
  • cumin
  • onion
  • pepper
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • oregano
  • white pepper
  • creole seasoning
  • water
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Black Beans

  • salt
  • onion
  • queso fresco
  • black bean
  • bay leaf
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
black bean
onion
garlic
cumin
cilantro
bell pepper
olive oil
black pepper
water
bay leaf
vegetable oil
oregano
lime juice
tomato
lime
chicken stock
chili powder
pepper
jalapeño
hot sauce
cayenne pepper
coriander
sugar
oil
chipotle
sour cream
chile powder
chicken broth
ham hock
worcestershire sauce
mustard
soy sauce
rice
avocado
corn
tomato paste
vegetable broth
white
white rice
green onion
cumin powder
butter
barbecue sauce
epazote
carrot
chicken
ancho chile
white pepper
lime zest juice
coconut milk
ginger
plantain chip
coconut oil
italian oregano
yellow bell pepper
bacon
molasses
tomato sauce
lemon juice
juicing orange
yellow rice
red wine vinegar
annatto seed
grain rice
green
chicken breast
red wine
vinegar
red pepper
tabasco
black beans liquid
orange
spanish chorizo
brown rice
adobo seasoning
pickled jalapeno pepper
safflower
green pea
cayenne pepper sauce
red finger
savoy cabbage
cinnamon
milk
wondra flour
palmful chili powder
palmful garlic
palmful onion
palmful coriander
palmful cumin
palmful pimenton
mexican crema
jalapeno hot sauce
tilapia
plum
green chile
corn tortilla
bouillon
balsamic vinegar
black soybean
sesame oil
sesame seed
chipolte pepper
crema
buttermilk
heavy cream
dende oil
refried black bean
leek
green sweet pepper
morcilla de cebolla
white wine
spanish chorizo sausage
broth
garlic salt
jalapeno chile
red
cumin seed
green jalapeño pepper
orange juice
smoked
cheese feta
yogurt
sweet white onion
brown sugar
onion powder
tomato juice
of​ allspice
canola oil
chipotles chile
seasoning
hatch
tomatillo
asadero
flour tortilla
ketchup
maple syrup
apple cider vinegar
taco seasoning
smoked bacon
celery
spanish sherry vinegar
sauteed collard green
sauteed rice
manioc flour
pork loin
beef bouillon
linguiça portuguesa
paio
pig' ear
pig' feet
carne seca
pig' tail
black turtle bean
lard
swiss chard
white masa harina
creole seasoning
queso fresco

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • black bean 78%
  • salt 76%
  • garlic 68%
  • onion 61%

Usual Ingredients

  • cilantro 34%
  • cumin 32%
  • black pepper 27%
  • vegetable oil 27%
  • water 27%
  • bay leaf 22%
  • bell pepper 20%
  • olive oil 20%
  • oregano 17%

Rarey Ingredients

  • lime juice 12%