Low Fat Chipotle Pinto Beans

Elevate your meals with the rich, smoky flavor of Low Fat Chipotle Pinto Beans, a wholesome and satisfying dish that's perfect as a side or a standalone star. Packed with protein and fiber, these beans are simmered to tender perfection in a savory blend of vegetable broth, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and fragrant spices like cumin and oregano. A splash of fresh lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro brighten the flavors, making this recipe as vibrant as it is nutritious. Requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and boasting a low-fat profile, this dish is an easy way to add bold, Tex-Mex-inspired flavor to your weeknight dinners. Serve alongside rice, in tacos, or with warm tortillas for a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried pinto beans
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground oregano
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly in cold water and pick out any debris or stones.

Step 2

Place the rinsed beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked beans in cold water and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, vegetable broth, chopped onion, chopped garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 7

Simmer the beans for about 2 hours or until they are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.

Step 8

Once the beans are cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the beans just before serving.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to preference.

Step 11

Serve hot as a side dish or as a main dish with rice or tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1338.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	729.5

Total Fat 10.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5158.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.9mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2945.5mg	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: 12.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 68.0%