Crispy Roasted Black Beans

Crispy Roasted Black Beans are a quick, protein-packed snack that rivals roasted chickpeas. With just a can of beans, a little oil, and your favorite spices, you'll have a crunchy, healthy bite in 30 minutes. Snack on them solo, toss into salads, or add to burrito bowls for extra flavor and texture.

If you are looking for a healthy snack to curb that crunchy craving, look no further than roasted black beans. These are similar to crispy chickpeas but instead made with black beans. The exterior gets fairly crispy while the insides are creamy. Once you learn the basics of turning canned beans into crispy treats, you can pick your flavors and go wild.

If you like the idea of a crispy yet healthy snack style recipe, you should also try my Crispy Quinoa, Chili Lime Pepitas Red Lentil Patties, and Chickpea Patties. If you love delicious and easy vegetarian recipes, you should also try my Air-Fryer Zucchini Fritters, Skillet Charred Corn on the Cob, or Roasted Miso Cauliflower.

Ingredients that Matter

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make these roasted black beans in your pantry:

• Canned Black Beans. Use one (15 oz.) can low-sodium or no-salt added black beans so you can control the seasoning and sodium level. If you cook dried beans from scratch, use about 1 ¾ cups of homemade cooked beans.
• Olive Oil. You only need 2 teaspoons of oil per can of black beans. The oil helps the beans crisp and the spices stick. 
• Spices. A couple teaspoons of your favorite seasoning work great for one can of beans. Taco seasoning, oregano, thyme, nutritional yeast, or parmesan cheese all work. We suggest using our Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning as it has the perfect blend of chili powder, garlic powder and savory spices like ground coriander and cumin.
• Salt and Pepper. Fine salt sticks best to beans. Start with ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper.

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How to Make Roasted Black Beans

Crispy roasted black beans come together in just a handful of steps. Here is how to make them:

How to Store Roasted Black Beans

You can munch away on this plant-based protein snack for several days after roasting. Store the beans in an air-tight container or zip-top bag for about 3 days. Store them at room temperature. They won't stay as crispy the longer they sit at room temperature. For the best crunch, eat them fresh out of the oven. You can actually re-crisp the beans briefly in a hot pan.

Serving Suggestions

Try making a batch of  these roasted black beans and use them as a snack alternative to chips. They are a fiber-packed, crunchy, and portable treat. I love to toss some on a grain bowl or as a salad topper, especially on my Za'atar Chicken and Crispy Pita Salad.

Put together a tasty meal with Vegan Refried Beans and Easy Tomato Rice for a satisfying, healthy plant-based Taco Tuesday dinner. Or add a handful of these crispy beans to soups, like my Easy Cherry Tomato Soup, Lentil and Red Pepper Soup, or Cauliflower Lentil Soup.

Variations

Once you learn the basics of roasting canned black beans, you can experiment with your favorite flavor combinations. Whatever seasonings you choose, use between 2-3 teaspoons. Here are some of my favorite flavor variations:

• Spicy - Chili powder and smoked paprika.
• Herby - Dried oregano, dried thyme, and garlic powder.
• Cheesy - Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (to keep the recipe vegan or dairy-free).
• Southwest - Ground cumin and lime zest.

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