Cowboy Caviar by Lynn Yamamoto

This is fresh, healthy and delicious. People love it, even kids. You can make it ahead, so it's great for a summer party. Serve it with scoop-shaped tortilla chips, or have it on the side as a relish. I add extra cilantro, because there can never be too much cilantro!

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans by Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico

"Refried" beans in Mexico means well cooked, not cooked again. Frijoles refritos are served on the side for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use them for making Huevos Rancheros, burritos or as the base for a Mexican inspired dip.

7 Layer Bean Dip by RecipesnFood

There, I’ve said it. I don’t usually put my foot down about food preferences, but cold re-fried beans are about as appealing as a cold hamburger.

Homemade Refried Beans by John Spottiswood

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or at a mexican restaurant, that I haven't bothered. But this recipe is simple and it is definitely worth the effort in my mind. I figure my kids are the true test, since they aren't that…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Cinco De Mayo And Veg. Mexican Taco Salad by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

A Very Happy Cinco De Mayo to all the readers out there!!!! One More reason to enjoy Mexican fiest, here it is !!!!! A quick and healthy, after school veg. Mexican snack/lunch/or even a better dinner idea for warm weather now-a-days is famous in my house, which also gives you lot of time to enjoy outdoors with kids/other activities.…

4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice - Mexican by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What You Eat:The combination of whole-grain brown rice and fiber-rich beans makes this a nutritionally super side dish. Black beans are high in protein, magnesium, manganese, folate, potassium, calcium and iron. Black beans are very low in calorie and almost fat-free. They are great for the health and should be the part of our…

Black Bean Burgers with Creamed Onions by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious Black Bean Burgers for lunch or supper option. Incredibly flavorful.

Veg. Mexican Taco Salad by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What U Eat: A quick and healthy, after school veg. Mexican snack/lunch/or even a better dinner idea for warm weather now-a-days is famous in my house, which also gives you lot of time to enjoy outdoors with kids/other activities. I have incorporated this dish with organic whole corn low sodium tortilla chips, mashed beans instead…

Quick & Easy Spicy Vegetarian Mexican Chilli by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What You Eat: There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili on a cold winter/rainy day. It is the perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates, spices and with colorful vegetables. Black beans has the amazing protein-plus-fiber content, from a single, one-cup serving of black beans you get nearly 15 grams of fiber which is found…

Mango Cream Cheese Bean Dip by Culinary Envy

This Mango Cream Cheese Bean Dip is the combination of refried beans mixed with mild spices, jack & cheddar cheese, scrumptious cream cheese and mango, pineapple and apricot fruit to create a memorable hot delicious dip!

Mexican Black Bean Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers

A colorful, healthy salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. Perfect for a side dish or as a taco filling.

Cheese 'n Black Bean Enchiladas by "Cheffie Cooks"

Yum-cheese-tortillas-sauce, great lunch or light supper.

Black Bean Flatbread by Tina Smith

Mexican Salad by Renee Bryant

This is a refreshing traditional Mexican salad with a dressing of olive oil, lime juice and honey. The nice bite can be toned down to taste by using less jalapeno pepper. My personal preference is to substitute grape tomatoes for the plum tomatoes.