Smoked Yippy Beans
Dive into comfort with a pot of hearty, flavor-packed Smoked Yippy Beans—where smoky, spicy, and savory notes come together in a soul-warming vegetarian dish. This recipe features tender pinto, navy, or black beans simmered low and slow with aromatics like garlic and onion, bold spices such as smoked paprika and cumin, and a touch of chipotle peppers for a smoky kick. Infused with a hint of liquid smoke and finished with fresh cilantro, these beans are the perfect side for cornbread or grilled mains. Easy to customize and naturally vegan, Smoked Yippy Beans make an impressive addition to any dinner table. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this one-pot dish serves six and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried beans (pinto, navy, or black beans)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and sort through the dried beans to remove any debris. Soak them overnight in a large bowl covered with water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the onions and spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Add the soaked beans to the pot.
If using, chop the chipotle pepper and add it to the pot for a smoky, spicy kick.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Stir occasionally and check the liquid levels. Add more vegetable broth or water as needed to keep the beans submerged.
Once the beans are tender, stir in the liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro. Smoked Yippy Beans pair wonderfully with cornbread or grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 736 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1369 mg | 29% | |
*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.
