Low Fat Chipotle Pinto Beans
Transform your meals with the bold, smoky flavors of Low Fat Chipotle Pinto Beans—an irresistible dish that's as healthy as it is delicious! Made with tender, protein-packed dried pinto beans, this recipe gets its signature kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, perfectly balanced by earthy ground cumin and oregano. A slow simmer in rich vegetable broth, alongside aromatic onions, garlic, and a fragrant bay leaf, gives these beans exceptional depth of flavor. Brightened with zesty fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro, this low-fat, vegan-friendly dish is ideal as a vibrant side or hearty main paired with rice or tortillas. Simple to prepare and packed with nutrients, these chipotle pinto beans are sure to become a go-to favorite for health-conscious foodies and spice lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground oregano
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly in cold water and pick out any debris or stones.
Place the rinsed beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans in cold water and set aside.
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, vegetable broth, chopped onion, chopped garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Simmer the beans for about 2 hours or until they are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.
Once the beans are cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the beans just before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to preference.
Serve hot as a side dish or as a main dish with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5158 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2946 mg | 63% | |
*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.
