Chipotle Black Beans Recipe
Chipotle Black Beans Recipe is high in fiber and protein, loaded with vegetables, and great added to tacos or a burrito bowl. These restaurant-quality black beans are made with either dried or canned beans (your choice!).
Stir in some chipotle chilis, peppers, onion, spices and you're all set. Perfect to meal prep, make ahead, or batch cook.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Cost: $1
Ingredients
Stove Top Recipe with Canned Beans
- 2 14-ounce cans black beans cooked, low sodium if possible
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried chipotle peppers chopped
- 1 teaspoon each paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of 1 lime about 1-2 tablespoons
Instant Pot Recipe with Dried Beans
- 1 lb dried black beans no soaking required
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon each paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano
- 1/4 cup dried chipotle peppers chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 5 cups Vegetable Stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of 2 limes about 3-4 tablespoons
Instructions
Stove Top Directions with Canned Beans
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the dried chopped chipotle peppers and black beans. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and vegetable stock. Mix well to combine. Add the bay leaves and salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 25 minutes, remove the bay leaves, and squeeze in fresh lime juice.
- Add to tacos, burrito bowls, or just enjoy by themselves.
Instant Pot Directions with Dried Beans
- In the Instant Pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and set to Sauté mode. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the dried chopped chipotle peppers and black beans. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and vegetable stock. Mix well to combine. Add the bay leaves and salt, and seal the Instant Pot lid. Set to Pressure Cook (or Manual/High mode, depending on your model), and cook for 40 minutes.
- Once 40 minutes has passed, allow the beans to naturally release for 15 more minutes. Then carefully quickly release the remainder of the steam. Remove lid, discard the bay leaves, and squeeze in fresh lime juice.
- Add to tacos, burrito bowls, or just enjoy by themselves.
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg