5 from 27 votes
Chipotle Black Beans Recipe Copycat
Chipotle Black Beans Recipe Copycat slowly simmers black beans with sautéed onion, garlic, and a blend of dried herbs and spices including cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Finished with lime juice, this dish delivers smoky, tangy, and well-seasoned beans perfect for serving over rice or with lime wedges.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
servings as a side dish
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% 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.