High Protein Spicy Chipotle Beans

Packed with bold smoky flavors and loaded with plant-based protein, these High Protein Spicy Chipotle Beans are a delicious and nutritious addition to your meal rotation. Featuring tender black beans simmered in a rich blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this recipe brings a spicy kick that's perfectly balanced by a dash of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, these beans are as versatile as they are flavorful—serve them as a hearty side, the perfect taco filling, or spooned over rice for a satisfying main course. Whether you're meal-prepping, boosting your protein intake, or simply craving bold southwestern flavors, this smoky chipotle bean recipe is sure to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups black beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. If using dried black beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender. Otherwise, rinse and drain canned black beans and set them aside.

Step 2

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the pan along with the adobo sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

6. Add the cooked black beans to the skillet and pour in the vegetable broth.

Step 7

7. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything together.

Step 8

8. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.

Step 9

9. After simmering, remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.

Step 10

10. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy as a side dish, a filling for tacos, or over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1132.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985.1

Total Fat 37.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5503.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 422.3mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1062.1mg	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: 33.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 51.1%