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a pot of chipotle seasoned black beans. a spoon is holding some above the pot. Viewed from overhead.

Seasoned Black Beans

Cindy
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 705 kcal

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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