Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Bean Recipes Healthy Black Bean Recipes 16 Healthy Black Bean Recipes for Lunch By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 8, 2024 Close 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 add a 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. 01 of 16 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. View Recipe 02 of 16 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. View Recipe 03 of 16 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. View Recipe 04 of 16 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. View Recipe 05 of 16 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. View Recipe 06 of 16 Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings. View Recipe 07 of 16 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. View Recipe 08 of 16 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. View Recipe 09 of 16 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. View Recipe 10 of 16 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. View Recipe 11 of 16 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. View Recipe 12 of 16 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. View Recipe 13 of 16 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. View Recipe 14 of 16 Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Tortilla Topping This easy tortilla soup is a satisfying vegetarian riff on the classic dish. Make it vegan by using vegetable broth and omitting the queso fresco topping. View Recipe 15 of 16 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. View Recipe 16 of 16 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit