15 Plant-Based Spicy Black Bean Recipes – One Green Planet

Black beans have a mild creamy flavor, which makes them a perfect complement to spiciness. From burgers to chilis to tacos, black beans and spicy ingredients always seem to enhance one another. So if you’re looking to get some protein with a kick, try some of these delicious and filling recipes!

1. Spicy Black Bean Patties with Sriracha Aioli

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These Spicy Black Bean Patties with Sriracha Aioli by Natalie Martin and Lexie Staten have tons of flavor and can be served with your favorite toppings. The Sriracha Aioli makes a perfect addition, but enjoying them with bbq sauce is also a good choice. For the full experience, be sure to include a side of fries!

2. Spicy Black Bean Onigiri

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These Spicy Black Bean Onigiri by Anarki “AJ” Tjon Affo are fun to make and eat! Onigiri is a traditional Japanese food that consists of nori seaweed wrapped around sushi rice and a filling. They usually come with a salty or sour filling such as fish, seaweed, or umeboshi, a pickled Japanese plum. Rather than those more traditional fillings, this recipe for vegan Onigiri uses spicy black beans that add the perfect kick.

3. Spicy Black Bean and Baby Kale Soup

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As thrown together as this was, it sure did come out great. This Spicy Black Bean and Baby Kale Soup recipe by Lee Khatchadourian-Reese makes quite a bit so there are leftovers for lunches this week and probably some to go in the freezer as well.

4. Spicy Black Bean and Orzo Chili

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Some would rather eat the same thing all week than have to think about what they’re bringing for lunch every day. If that’s you, this recipe is for you! This Spicy Black Bean and Orzo Chili by Rene Barker is packed with nutritious veggies and fiber-filled beans, PLUS orzo, which makes this extra hearty and filling. Divide the finished product into individual containers for easy access to grab and go on busy mornings.

5. Eggplant Tofu With Spicy Black Bean Sauce

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Crispy fried succulent eggplant and tofu wedges are smothered in spicy sweet black bean sauce, in this savory, protein-packed entrée. While the outer texture of these flavorful wedges is crispy, inside they are warm, soft, and chewy. Top this Eggplant Tofu by Korie Kha with fresh cilantro and chili, and serve with steamed rice.

6. Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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These veggie-packed Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos by Laura Nockett are a delicious weeknight meal that can be easily meal prepped in advance. These tacos are seriously delicious and seriously addicting!

7. Spicy Sofritas Black Bean Bowls

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These Spicy Sofritas Black Bean Bowls by Rene Barker are healthy, simple, and super delicious. Perfect for meal prepping or busy weeknights! A combination of chipotle peppers in adobo, salsa, onion, and garlic are blended up to make this yummy sauce. It is then mixed in with crumbled tofu and black beans. Serve it up with some rice (or quinoa) and fresh avocado and you have the perfect meal.

8. Spicy Mexican Black Bean Burgers

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These Spicy Mexican Black Bean Burgers by Kyra Howearth will be the most straightforward burgers you ever make. Made from black beans and oats, they come together in 11 minutes, tops, making them perfect for busy weeknights. These can also be prepped in big batches ahead of time and then frozen to make mealtime even more convenient. Serve with spicy vegan nacho cheese and sliced bell peppers on your favorite burger bun or try them in a tortilla.

9. Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

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This Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup by Ashley Madden is so easy to throw together in the morning before work. Come home to a spicy aroma and a hearty dinner perfect for any occasion.

10. Jalapeno Black Bean Patties With Mexican Coleslaw

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The flavor of the black bean is so simple yet so delicious! Paired with this Mexican coleslaw, you really have a winner. Spicy, smokey, citrus, tons of texture, and ultimately healthy for you! You have to try these Jalapeno Black Bean Patties With Mexican Coleslaw by Kristen Genton.

11. Brazilian Black Bean Casserole

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This Brazilian Black Bean Casserole by Zsu Dever is very flavorful thanks to the Latin all-purpose seasoning called, adobo. It is also rich and delicious and the salad is tangy and sweet, thanks to the roasted corn. All in all, it has all the flavor components o great-tasting comfort food: sour, sweet, salty, and spicy.

12. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

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These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas by Heather Poire are so satisfying and delicious that they’re going to blow your mind. They are layered with a smoky sweet potato paste, slathered with a tangy and spicy bean dip, and then filled with tender peppers, onions, and fresh spinach. Then you top all of that with a few spring onions and a dollop of guacamole and your favorite salsa.

13. Black Bean Salsa

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This Black Bean Salsa by Mireille Aikman is smooth yet a little spicy and goes great with tortilla chips. So do you want to know how to make black bean salsa? Let’s get started!

14. Chipotle Black Bean Chili

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This Chipotle Black Bean Chili by Stephanie McKinnie is spicy, hearty, and oh-so comforting! The chipotle adds a wonderful smokiness to the flavor profile and the diced tomatoes provide a fresh quality!

15. Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Tortilla Soup

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Be prepared for this to become one of your new favorite soups! Quinoa and black beans soak in this spicy, savory bowl of flavors, topped with crispy tortilla strips and all of your other favorites! This Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Tortilla Soup by Kristen Genton is spectacular!

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