Chipotle Black Beans Recipe Copycat
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Chipotle Black Beans Recipe Copycat
Description
This recipe starts by rinsing black beans and then cooking them gently for about two hours with aromatics like diced onion and minced garlic. The use of olive oil softens the onion and releases garlic fragrance, forming the flavor base.
Bay leaves, cumin, parsley, oregano, and chili powder infuse the beans with smoky, herbal, and mildly spicy notes reminiscent of chipotle seasoning. Maintaining an adequate water level ensures tender beans without drying out.
Once cooked, lime juice adds brightness and balances the smoky spices. This dish serves well over rice and garnished with fresh chopped parsley and lime wedges, offering a filling and flavorful accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound black beans rinsed, dried
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or more
- 6 cups water or more as needed
- lime juice of 1
- salt to taste
Garnish:
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the beans, sort and discard any that seem bad.
- Place a large Dutch oven or large stock pot over medium heat, add oil and bring to a shimmer.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the black beans, cumin, dried parsley, oregano, bay leaves, and stir to combine. Add enough water to cover the beans.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Add more water as needed if the beans are not covered.
- Once done, remove from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Add the lime juice, add paprika and chili powder, stir to combine. Taste and adjust for salt and spiciness.
- Serve over rice with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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