High Protein Chipotle Pinto Beans
Elevate your plant-based protein game with this hearty and flavorful High Protein Chipotle Pinto Beans recipe! Packed with tender pinto beans, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, this dish delivers bold Southwestern-inspired flavors in every bite. Slowly simmered in a rich vegetable broth and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro, it’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect as a nutritious main course or a vibrant side dish, this recipe is ideal for meal preppers and anyone seeking a healthy, protein-packed option. Ready in just under 90 minutes, it’s a satisfying way to enjoy wholesome ingredients while keeping dinner exciting and wholesome. Keywords: high protein, chipotle pinto beans, plant-based protein, vegan recipe, Southwestern flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the pinto beans thoroughly under cold water and pick out any debris or damaged beans.
In a large pot, combine the pinto beans with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 60 minutes, or until the beans are soft. Drain the beans and set aside.
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground cumin, and dried oregano, stirring well to combine the flavors. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Return the drained beans to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and mix well.
Season with salt and black pepper, then cover the pot and let the beans simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot as a main or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5200 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.3 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3447 mg | 73% | |
*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.
