Spicy Chipotle Beans
Dive into bold, smoky flavor with this Spicy Chipotle Beans recipe—a hearty, protein-packed dish that's perfect as a main meal or a flavorful side. Featuring tender pinto beans simmered in a rich blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, these beans deliver a tantalizing kick and a comforting depth of flavor. The addition of lime juice and fresh cilantro brings a zesty, refreshing finish, perfectly balancing the heat. Made with simple pantry ingredients and slow-simmered to perfection, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with rice, tortillas, or as a topping for tacos. With minimal prep and big payoff, it's an ideal option for anyone seeking a satisfying vegan or vegetarian meal that doesn't skimp on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse and sort through the pinto beans to remove any debris or damaged beans. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak the beans overnight or at least 8 hours to ensure they cook evenly.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Set aside.
Finely chop the yellow onion and garlic cloves. Mince the chipotle peppers, preserving the adobo sauce.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir for about 1-2 minutes till aromatic.
Add the drained beans, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Check the seasoning and add salt and black pepper according to taste.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a main dish with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5940 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.0 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4277 mg | 91% | |
*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.
