Black beans are awesome because you can throw them in a lot of things. I love them either in quesadillas or in scrambled eggs (with some salsa and in a breakfast burrito yum)

I make a quesadilla with smashed black beans and a light sprinkle of sharp white cheddar. I also love black bean soup, or chili.

Thanks so much everyone!

Anonymous wrote:11:57 back - kids like this with sour cream and salsa - with the beer it has great flavor and is a pretty good use of black beans.

http://www.marthastewart.com/336692/tortilla-and-black-bean-pie

THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD. Holy moly.

11:57 back - kids like this with sour cream and salsa - with the beer it has great flavor and is a pretty good use of black beans.

http://www.marthastewart.com/336692/tortilla-and-black-bean-pie

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/06/30/magazine/bittman-slow-cooker.html?_r=0

I would start smaller, with 1/4 or 1/2 pound of beans. The original recipe makes ALOT. It's easy and good.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/10/black-eyed-pea-salad-peppers.html

Solo or as a salsa for cheese quesadillas or with scrambled eggs

I'm looking to cook more beans during the week. Canned or dry, and would love some recipes since I have no idea where to start. I have some canned black beans, they're lovely, but don't know how to use them or to give them flavor. Thanks so much for any help!