Low Carb Spicy Chipotle Beans

Bursting with bold, smoky flavors, Low Carb Spicy Chipotle Beans is the ultimate guilt-free comfort food for spice lovers. This recipe swaps traditional beans for black soybeans, keeping it low in carbs but high in protein and fiber, making it perfect for those on keto or low-carb diets. Aromatic garlic and onion are sautéed in olive oil, then infused with the deep, earthy flavors of chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Simmered in a rich, spiced vegetable broth, these beans are tender, flavorful, and irresistibly hearty. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with zesty lime wedges, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes and is versatile enough to enjoy as a main course, side dish, or taco filling. Whether you’re meal-prepping or hosting a dinner, these smoky chipotle beans are sure to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black soybeans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chipotle peppers, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to combine and cook for another 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained black soybeans to the skillet and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the beans cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has reduced and the beans are infused with flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(907.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	799.1

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1593.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.0mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1865.8mg	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: 52.9%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 25.8%