Spicy Black Beans with Chipotle Mayonnaise Spread
Bold, smoky, and bursting with flavor, these Spicy Black Beans with Chipotle Mayonnaise Spread are the perfect match for your next meal! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender black beans simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, then brightened with a splash of lime and fresh cilantro. The rich, velvety chipotle mayonnaise—blended with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo—adds a creamy kick that takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile option for taco night, a hearty base for burrito bowls, or a flavorful dip alongside your favorite tortilla chips. Packed with plant-based protein and bold southwestern flavors, this dish is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup water or vegetable stock
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and toast the spices for 1 minute.
Pour in the black beans (including their liquid) and water or vegetable stock. Stir well.
Simmer the beans for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the beans thicken slightly. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
While the beans are cooking, prepare the chipotle mayo. In a small blender or food processor, blend chipotle peppers with mayonnaise until smooth and well combined. Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers as desired.
Once the beans are ready, remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the spicy black beans topped with a dollop of chipotle mayonnaise spread. Alternatively, use the beans and spread as a filling for tacos, bowls, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 779 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
