Crock Pot Aztec Black Beans

Elevate your next meal with the bold, smoky flavors of Crock Pot Aztec Black Beans, a comforting and versatile dish that’s as easy as it is delicious. This slow-cooked recipe brings together tender black beans with the rich warmth of chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, perfectly balanced by the zest of fresh lime juice and cilantro. With no need to soak the beans beforehand, this one-pot wonder saves you time while infusing every bite with layers of deep, savory flavor. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a protein-packed base for grain bowls, tacos, or rice, these beans are a must-have in your meal rotation. Plus, the hands-off cooking in your crock pot makes it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep—store leftovers for up to four days and enjoy the flavors all over again.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:370 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water and pick out any debris or stones. No need to soak the beans beforehand for this recipe.

Step 2

In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the rinsed black beans, water, and diced yellow onion.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir everything together to combine. Ensure the beans are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the beans are tender but not mushy.

Step 6

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (adding more salt if needed). Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice for a bright, fresh finish.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish, on top of rice, in tacos, or as a base for a grain bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2553.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	793.8

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6726.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398.6mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2929.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 71.6%