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Seasoned Black Beans

Make these rich and flavorful Chipotle Seasoned Black Beans on the stove in less than an hour! This protein-packed dish can be a tasty side dish or a filling main, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

seasoned black beans in a white serving bowl. A silver spoon is in the bowl, as are two slices of lime. Around the bowl are fresh cilantro and more cut limes

Why This Chipotle Black Beans Recipe is So Good

  • A Hearty, Flavorful Bean Dish. Beans are such a big part of my diet, I’m always looking for new delicious ways to cook them. They are amazing with smoked trip tip.
  • Use Dry or Canned Beans. Dry beans are cheaper, but black beans are more convenient. You can use either in this easy recipe.
  • Spicy, Or Not, you decide! I like my black beans to be spicy, but not too spicy. You can adjust the spice level by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers you add.

Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Chipotle Black Beans

  • You can use canned black beans in this recipe to save time. Since they’re already cooked, there’s no need to soak them!
  • If you do want to use dry beans, start with 3/4 pound of them, soaked overnight.
  • You’ll find chipotle peppers in adobo in cans at your grocery store. At mine, they are with the other Mexican food items.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic. When you’re sauteeing minced garlic, it can burn very quickly, and burned garlic will ruin the flavor of your dish. Garlic only takes about a minute to saute, and you should be ready to pour in the adobo chiles to stop the garlic from cooking.
  • The cook time in the recipe below may need to be adjusted. If you find that the beans are still too liquidy after simmering for 20 minutes, keep simmering until the sauce is nice and thick.
  • You need to remove the bay leaves. They add wonderful flavor to seasoned black beans, but bay leaves are not edible. Pull them out of the pot before serving.
  • The spice level of the beans is determined by how many chipotles you add. 1 pepper will be mildly spicy, while 2 will have a bit more kick.
  • Don’t pour the whole can of peppers into your beans! There are usually 6 or 7 peppers in a small can of chipotles in adobo sauce. Pull out only the 1 or 2 that you need and chop them up. The rest can be frozen in small bags or containers for another recipe.
a pot of chipotle seasoned black beans. a spoon is holding some above the pot. Viewed from overhead.

What to Serve With Chipotle Seasoned Black Beans

Use seasoned black beans to make the most delicious vegan burritos! Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, or any other toppings you enjoy.

You can also make some Instant Pot brown rice, and use these beans with or without Tofu Sofritas to create filling burrito bowls. They are also great as a side to Smoked Chicken Wings.

I sometimes use leftover seasoned black beans, cold, to top salads. It’s the easiest lunch to meal prep, and delicious topped with my vegan avocado dressing.

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Seasoned Black Beans

a pot of chipotle seasoned black beans. a spoon is holding some above the pot. Viewed from overhead.
Make these rich and flavorful Seasoned Black Beans on the stove in less than an hour! This protein-packed dish can be a tasty side dish or a filling main, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Cindy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced (from 1/2 yellow onion)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 chipotle chili in adobo finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 45 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed (or 3/4 lb dried black beans soaked overnight)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent.
    olive oil in a white dutch oven.
  • Add the garlic and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't burn.
    sauteed onion and garlic in a white enameled dutch oven
  • Add the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, bay leaves, salt, cumin, paprika, ground black pepper and oregano. Stir to combine.
    spices added to sauteed onions in a white soup pot.
  • Add the drained black beans and vegetable broth. Stir until combined.
    Black beans and broth stirred with seasonings to make chipotle seasoned black beans.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 25-30 minutes, until the beans have become saucy and are heated through.
    seasoned beans that have finished cooking. They are in a thick sauce.
  • Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Stir in the lime juice and serve with chopped cilantro.
    a hand adding a small cup of lime juice to a pot of seasoned chipotle black beans

Notes

  • You can find chipotle chilis in adobo sauce in cans at your local grocery store.
  • You can either use canned black beans or dried black beans in this recipe. If you use canned black beans, you will need to rinse and drain the beans. If you use dried beans, you will need to soak them overnight. Keep in mind that you will need less dried beans than canned beans because as they soak they will expand. Follow the amounts in the recipe for each type. 
  • The spice level of the beans is determined by how many chipotles you add. 1 pepper will be mildly spicy, while 2 will have a bit more kick.
  • If you find that your beans are still too liquidy after simmering for 30 minutes, continue to simmer longer until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is thick.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can easily reheat these beans on the stove or in the microwave. 
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