By Flavor & The Menu
May 26, 2021

Bold flavors in globally inspired menu items are a big draw for consumers seeking out exciting eating experiences. So, when chefs land on a versatile plant protein that can punch up flavor in multiple places on their menu—that’s a big win.

“Bush’s Best® Easy Entrées® Taco Fiesta Black Beans are packed with delicious Mexican flavors. The roasted cumin and warming spices bring the black beans to life,” says Ken Oakley, Senior Brand Manager of Foodservice for Bush’s Best. “Chefs can rely on this product to add an earthy and smoky hit of flavor to a variety of dishes,” he says. “The base of zesty chipotle-spiced sauce really drives forward the flavor of any dish.”

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In this Taco Fiesta Hummus Flatbread, Bush’s Best® Easy Entrées® Taco Fiesta Black Beans and hummus are puréed, creating a delicious Mediterranean-Mexican mash-up as the base. Queso fresco, pico and arugula round out the look.

Nutritious Bush’s Best® Easy Entrées® Taco Fiesta Black Beans are bathed in a smoky-spicy sauce with authentic Mexican seasonings, giving chefs a lower-cost protein in a format that provides endless possibilities. “Beans in general can provide a ton of versatility to your pantry and work in multiple items that you are preparing,” says Oakley.

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Starting with Bush’s Best® Easy Entrée® Taco Fiesta Black Beans provides this Spicy Black Bean Tortilla Soup with the savory, complex flavors that make it such a soul-satisfying classic.

The Taco Fiesta Black Beans reach outside of Southwestern flavor profiles, offering their savory, warm tones to other globally inspired dishes. “This product works well in Middle Eastern cuisine and northern African dishes—think chickpea stews or sauces and dips where you would find familiar flavor profiles that are found in Latin cuisine, such as cumin, coriander, paprika and warming fall spices like cinnamon and allspice,” he says.

Visit BushBeansFoodservice.com for more bean inspiration!