Black beans, known for their earthy and slightly sweet flavor, are a nutritious and versatile legume that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. One particularly flavorful and satisfying way to prepare black beans is to simmer them in a rich and smoky chipotle adobo sauce. This combination creates a dish that is both hearty and comforting, with a perfect balance of spice and acidity. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for cooking black beans in chipotle adobo sauce, offering a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHIPOTLE-BLACK BEAN CHILI
This thick slow-cooked chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I'm at work. My family and friends love it. It's really nice served with corn bread. -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 7h15m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and garlic. In another bowl, combine beef, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper., Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add beef. Top with remaining tomato mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary. Sprinkle with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
BLACK BEANS IN CHIPOTLE ADOBO SAUCE
The perfect lazy-person's gourmet side or main course. A simple adobo sauce is drizzled on top. From "Veganomicon" by Isa Moskowitz.
Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain
Categories Black Beans
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the beans, onion, bay leaf and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then let boil for 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes, until the beans are very tender and about half the water has evaporated. Remove the bay leaf and onion before serving.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare the chipotle adobo sauce: In a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion is very soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the chipotles and adobo sauce, cook for 30 seconds, and remove from heat.
- Allow to cool a few minutes, empty the sauce into a food processor bowl, and briefly pulse until a chunky sauce forms. You may also use an immersion blender to do this. Serve the sauce drizzled over individual servings of beans.
SMOKY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS
I like to serve these sweet, smoky black beans over brown rice, with sautéed bitter greens (arugula or turnip greens, for instance) and sour cream.
Provided by Whats Cooking
Categories Stew
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Add onions, and cook until translucent. Add carrot and sauté until it begins to soften slightly.
- Turn heat to medium and add garlic, cumin, paprika, and minced chipotle peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then mix in water, tomato paste, and reserved adobo sauce. Stir to combine, then add beans immediately.
- When the beans are hot, add vinegar and honey or sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving over rice.
CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS (COPYCAT)
These copycat Chipotle Black Beans are easy to make, inexpensive, and healthy! Add to burritos and salads or serve with rice for a tasty vegetarian meal.
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add beans, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Add enough water to cover and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove from heat. Remove chipotle chilies if desired and bay leaf. Stir in lemon and lime juices, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, ServingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g
BLACK BEAN CHIPOTLE SOUP
I am a vegetarian, but the rest of my family is not. But they prefer this soup to a traditional meaty chili because it's packed with so much flavor.-Janice Schneider, Parkville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts, 1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, bay leaves and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the sour cream, green onion tops, garlic, salt and adobo sauce; cover and process until blended. , Discard bay leaves from soup. Top each serving with sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY CHIPOTLE BLACK-EYED PEAS
A very spicy and surprisingly flavorful way to prepare black-eyed peas in a slow-cooker. It's perfect for a New Year's party.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 8h20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a skillet; cook and stir the orange bell pepper, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; mix in the black-eyed peas, water, and vegetable base, stirring to dissolve the vegetable base. Stir in the chipotle peppers, about 1 tablespoon of the reserved adobo sauce (or to taste), liquid smoke, cumin, and black pepper.
- Cook in the slow cooker on Low until the black-eyed peas are very tender and the flavors are blended, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 170.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- To make the most of the chipotle peppers, remove the seeds before using them. This will help reduce the heat level and make the sauce more flavorful.
- If you don't have canned black beans, you can use dried black beans. Just be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle peppers you use, depending on how spicy you like your food.
- This recipe is also great for meal prep. Simply cook the black beans and sauce ahead of time, and then reheat when you're ready to serve.
- Serve the black beans with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
These black beans in chipotle adobo sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a side dish for your favorite Mexican dishes. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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