Black Bean

Black bean is a small, dark legume commonly used in Latin American, Caribbean, and Southwestern cuisines; it’s typically cooked from dried or used canned and incorporated into soups, stews, salads, rice dishes, tacos, burritos, and dips. People track black beans to log portion sizes and their nutrient profile—including calories, macronutrients (protein and carbohydrates), fiber, and sodium (which can vary between dried and canned preparations)—or to manage dietary preferences and recipe totals.