High Protein Spicy Chipotle Beans
Elevate your meal prep with these flavorful High Protein Spicy Chipotle Beans! Packed with tender black beans simmered in a smoky blend of chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin, this hearty dish delivers a bold kick that’s perfect for spice lovers. The vibrant addition of fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro enhances each bite with zesty freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-rich recipe is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, a filling for tacos, or a topping for rice bowls. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking for a nutritious, plant-based option, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and wholesome goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. If using dried black beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender. Otherwise, rinse and drain canned black beans and set them aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the pan along with the adobo sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.
6. Add the cooked black beans to the skillet and pour in the vegetable broth.
7. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything together.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
9. After simmering, remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy as a side dish, a filling for tacos, or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5504 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*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.
