Texas Style Pinto Beans by Sergio Hernandez

Slightly spicy cumin, cilantro and jalapenos lend a Southwestern Tex/Mex flair to tender pinto beans in this recipe. I've added a ham hock and/or bacon for added flavor. Goes well with the spanish rice recipe I've posted.

Mexicali Bean & Barley Soup by MarthaW

A spicy bean soup using Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix. The beans and vegetables hold their shapes and create a colorful, healthy, meal. It also freezes well.

Ojo de Cabra Estofado (Eye of the Goat Bean Stew) by Ken Hulme

Here's my take on a traditional Mexican stew, using Ojo de Capra (Eye of the Goat) heirloom beans. This is a stew; it has beans in it. Chile does not contain beans.

Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad) by Salad Foodie

If I need black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's day, I prefer to get them in Texas Caviar....a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar.....a.k.a. Southern Caviar...a.k.a. Bean and Corn Salsa. There's as many names for this as there are variations. This makes 8 cups and serves a huge hungry crowd - think Super Bowl Sunday. It also keeps well.…

Pork and Hominy Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip by myra byanka

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

Chipotle-Black Bean Dip In A Slow Cooker by Robyn Savoie

It is guaranteed the crew at the football parties will scarf this dip down.

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip by Salad Foodie

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread and veggie sticks. Menu ideas abound ~ spread on roasted vegetables or grilled meat sandwiches. Serve with an open-faced grilled beef sandwich on whole-wheat bread with stir-fried vegetables and pineapple sherbet. Best…

Black Bean and Corn Salsa with a Sherry Lime Cumin Vinergarette by Therese

A light and freshly black bean and corn salsa with a variety of uses. Can be used with tortilla chips as a dip, a side dish to go with chicken or steak fajitas, or you can add some cooked quinoa for some extra protein for a tasty vegetarian dish.

Southwest Chili by Piper Seeger

Tex-Mex Turkey Chili with Beans by myra byanka

Easy crockpot or Dutch oven recipe I came up with when I found some ground turkey on sale. Works on the stovetop, too. This recipe is fairly low fat, as turkey is 40% leaner than ground beef. Serve with cornbread or crackers.

Easy Black Bean Soup by myra byanka

Use canned black beans for this easy prep soup.

Delicious Crockpot Turkey Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about till it's done. I made this for my family when they were out skiing, and they all raved about how good the warm chili tasted when they got back from the slopes. Easy and a real winner!

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH CHIPOLTE AND AVOCADO by Phyllis Munro

think this is the first time I have ever made chili with an actual recipe. NO BULL, usually I just throw what I like into a pot ,top it with cheese, jalapenos and sour cream and call it chili. Chili is a great food for tailgating. It is a quick simply dish to prepare, can be made ahead of time the perfect food for a football party or…

Texas Caviar by Rich H

I guess there are almost as many variations of this dish as there are Texans! This is one handed down to us which we love.