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Chipotle Black Beans (Copycat)
4.9 from 90 votes

Chipotle Black Beans (Copycat)

These Chipotle Black Beans add smoky, spicy flavors to canned beans cooked with onion, garlic, and a blend of spices including chipotle chili powder and cumin. The beans are simmered until thickened to create a rich, aromatic side dish or component for Mexican-style meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil vegetable oil is fine too
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 29 ounces black beans drained and rinsed well, canned
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat along with the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally until translucent before adding in the garlic and cooking an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Add in the beans, water, bay leaf, salt, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and oregano and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until thickened.
  3. Remove the bay leaf, add in the lemon and lime juice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 925mg (39%) Potassium 467mg (10%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 925mg 39%
Potassium 467mg 10%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.