Normally, the bulk in such dishes comes from some legume, like beans in black bean chili.

Chicken fajitas go for $7.95, pork and black bean chili with sour cream and fresh cilantro is $5.95 a bowl.

Those looking for pub fare will find it: wings, sirloin and black bean chili and the large, cooked-to-order burger with grilled onions.

Sliced duck breast with a spicy black bean chili was undercut by the jarring addition of broccoli rabe.

At Tapika, they are served roasted brisket and black bean chili, with a hot sauce on the side.

The huevos rancheros ($7.25) come with homemade black bean chili and salsa.

The black bean chili would make a most satisfying meal for a cool evening.

Black bean chili ($9.95) is beautifully spiced but texturally dull, a simple plate of beans that would be better served with rice than with steamed vegetables.

The blue-plate special at lunch - salad, black bean chili, dessert and coffee or tea - is $4.25.

Try super nutritious split pea, lentil, black bean chili, or chicken and rice soups.