11 best ever black bean recipes for hearty dinners and quick lunches

Bring together the right combination of spices, condiments and herbs to transform humble black beans into a punchy Caribbean-style curry, ready in under half an hour

With a full-on flavour and meaty texture, suitable for the grill, this fully loaded vegan burger is an absolute must at any barbecue

Loaded with beef, beans, cheese and chilli, these classic nachos are a great way to feed a hungry crowd

Lift your chicken stew with pickled jalapeño chilli peppers and top with soured cream and grated cheese for a healthy and hearty midweek meal

Turn your tacos meat-free with spiced sweet potato and black beans, topped with a zingy coriander salsa

A colourful, vegan burrito recipe, rammed with tomatoes, black beans, sweetcorn, lime, coriander, avocado and red chilli. It's a super lunch idea, ready in 30 minutes

Enjoy these refried beans as a dip for tortilla chips or as a component of a larger Tex-Mex feast. Sprinkle over coriander, pickled jalapeños and feta for extra oomph

Check out these vibrant vegan Mexican salad bowls. This quick and easy recipe is super fresh and has just the right amount of spice and zing - ready in 20 minutes

Want a quick and easy veggie lunch? Check out these super simple crunch wraps with black beans. These wraps serve four and are packed with plenty of flavour

A quick and easy Tex-Mex, black bean and avocado salad - perfect for midweek