Black Beans
Black Beans are a type of bean commonly used in dips, spreads, salsas, grain dishes, pastas, and much more!
The flavor profile for black beans can be described as dry and hearty.
Black Beans contain over 17+ nutrients including 8 vitamins and 9 minerals. Black Beans are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Black Beans
There are 9 uses for black beans. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming black beans.
- You can keep dried black beans for up to a year if you store them in a cool, dry place away from moisture. The best practice is to store the dried beans in an air-tight container or jar in your pantry.
- These beans make a great addition to fresh salads too. Also, black beans served with rice dishes is a perfect combination!
- You can add cooked black beans to your breakfast by adding them to breakfast burritos.
- Another excellent time-saving tip is to store cooked black beans in the freezer. This reduces the cooking time of the beans when you need them. Just boil them up and freeze them in Ziploc bags.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy black beans are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Black Beans - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
341
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 62g
48%
Dietary Fiber 16g
55%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 22g
47%
Folate 111%
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Copper 93%
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Thiamin 82%
·
Manganese 59%
·
Magnesium 55%
·
Phosphorous 50%
·
Zinc 46%
·
Potassium 32%
·
Iron 28%
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Vitamin B6 22%
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Pantothenic Acid 18%
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Riboflavin 17%
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Choline 16%
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Niacin 14%
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Calcium 12%
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Selenium 6%
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Vitamin K 6%
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Vitamin E 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 10 micronutrients.
- Good source of 5 micronutrients.