Chipotle Black Beans

I’ve long wanted a good black beans recipe and I think this is a great one. I often make this Mexican inspired dish for Taco Tuesdays and it’s always a hit. It’s oil-free, easy to prepare, and delivers spicy, smokey and zesty flavors without overwhelming the palette. Try it in a rice bowl, salad, burrito, taco, or as a side dish. I recommend serving it with lime rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Disclaimer: This recipe uses chipotle seasoning; it is NOT a recipe for the fast food chain’s black beans.

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Chipotle Black Beans

Zahra

I've long wanted a good black beans recipe and I think this is a great one. I often make this Mexican-inspired dish for Taco Tuesdays.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 Yellow Onion medium, chopped
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• Water as needed
• 1½ tbsp Garlic minced
• 1 tbsp Jalapeño minced
• 2 cups Black Beans boiled
• ⅓ cup Cilantro fresh, chopped
• ½ tsp Chipotle Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• ¼ tsp Ginger Powder
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• ¼ tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Salt

Garnish

• Fresh Cilantro
• Lime Wedge

Instructions

 

• Heat a pan on medium heat. Add the onion, bay leaves, and cumin seeds and sauté until golden brown, about five minutes. Sprinkle some water if the mixture sticks to the pan.
• Add garlic and jalapeño and sauté for 1 more minute.
• Add black beans, cilantro, chipotle pepper flakes, cumin, ginger powder, black pepper, coriander, oregano and salt. Mix well.
• Bring heat to low-medium and let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes (add a sprinkle of water if sticking to pan) then turn off the heat.
• Add garnishes and serve hot!

Keyword black beans, chipotle, recipe