Heart-Healthy Spicy Chipotle Beans
Get ready to savor a nutrient-packed dish with our Heart-Healthy Spicy Chipotle Beans! This flavorful recipe combines the robust goodness of black beans and kidney beans simmered in a smoky, spicy chipotle-infused tomato broth. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, and finished with a bright splash of fresh lime juice, it's a perfect balance of heat and zest. Low in sodium and rich in fiber, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a healthier option without compromising on taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, these versatile beans can be enjoyed as a hearty side dish, spooned over brown rice, or tucked into tacos or burritos. Add this irresistible, heart-smart dish to your meal rotation today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 2 cups cooked kidney beans
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 medium peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Set aside.
Mince the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
Mix in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen its flavor.
Add the minced chipotle peppers, black beans, kidney beans, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir occasionally and check the consistency. If it's too thick, add a splash of water or more vegetable broth.
Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, black pepper, and salt if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish, over brown rice, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1057 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.8 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 4093 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
