Canned black beans are a pantry staple, and there are so many ways to use them.

Check out these black bean recipe ideas to use them up.

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Black beans are particularly rich in fiber (15 grams per serving!

), specifically gut-healthy prebiotic fiber.

Prebiotics feed probiotics, which in turn help to keep your gut microbiome balanced, Poon says.

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Check out these six creative, healthy, delicious black bean recipe ideas for inspiration.

She whipped up these chicken tostadas.

One of the main components is homemade refried black beans, which are surprisingly easy to make.

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Watch the video to get the full recipe.

Simply Veganistas version uses quinoa and black beans tocreate a complete (and plant-based!)

4.Chocolate black bean smoothie

I bet youve never considered adding black beans into your smoothie!

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Which, yeah, accurate.

But if you need a roadmap, this recipe from The Conscientious Eater will serve you well.

5.Black bean hummus

Bored of regular hummus?

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Try adding black beans into your rotation.

Black bean hummus is a great way to spruce up your dip game.

I love using this as a party dip for veggies and for chips, Poon says.

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6.Spicy black bean and shiitake mushroom street tacos

Hungry for more Mexican-inspired black bean recipe ideas?

Poon recommends using your black beans in tacos…but with a twist.

Black beans and mushrooms are a match made in vegan taco heaven, Poon says.

And this black bean recipe comes together in about 30 minutesa total winner for weeknight cooking.

Chickpeas are also a superstar legumehere are seven creative ways to cook with them.

And here arefour delicious recipes you’re free to make with a bag of frozen spinach.

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