Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Arepas with Spicy Black Beans
These corncakes are a common style of flatbread in Colombia and Venezuela.
Our arepas filling is loaded with fragrant spices and vegetables to elevate the dish.
Rachel Marek
We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.
Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.
Rachel Marek
Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.
The flavor- and veggie-packed filling gets topped with cilantro-lime sweet potatoes for a satisfying and healthy dinner recipe.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.
This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
Better yet, this healthy soup is easy to make and leftovers freeze beautifully for later.
Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors.
Top with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
Black Bean Quesadillas
In a hurry?
These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make.
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too.
If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling.
Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.
Make this a vegan tortilla soup by using vegetable broth and omitting the queso fresco topping.
Skip store-bought and make your own crispy shells in the oven.
Serve with: Brown rice cooked with diced tomatoes and onions or salsa.
Greg DuPree
