Black Beans
Legumbres$2.49 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Shiny black legume, a pillar of the Mexican diet. The base of pot beans, refried beans, enfrijoladas and caldo tlalpeño. Slow-cooked with epazote for extra flavor and improved digestibility.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Can't find it? Look in Mexican and Latino grocery stores in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois or Arizona, or order online via Amazon US.
Buy online
Can't find Black Beans near you? You can also buy it online:
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
How it's used in Mexican cooking
Black Beans, part of the pulses section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Bean Tlacoyos, Enfrijoladas and Mexican Pot Beans. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using black beans
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
Substitutes
Between bean varieties (black, pinto, bayo) substitution is straightforward in most stews: the colour and a nuance of flavour change, not the technique.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Black Beans?
Black Beans is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Bean Tlacoyos and Enfrijoladas. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Black Beans in the US?
You can buy Black Beans online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
How should Black Beans be stored?
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
Do you sell Black Beans?
If you run a store that stocks this product, register and showcase it to thousands of people across the US.
Register my store