Black Beans

They’re the base of classic recipes like Black Bean Burgers and Black Bean Soup, and they add plant-based protein to vegetarian main dishes like Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Poblanos, and my Vegan Meatballs. But that’s not all! Black beans are also excellent in burritos, salads, and more.

All legumes, including black beans, are full of protein and fiber — two well-known appetite crushers. And thanks to their dark color, black beans are also one of the highest in flavonoids of all the beans. And research shows that flavonoids may thwart the storage of excess tummy fat.