Low Fat Spicy Chipotle Beans

Elevate your next meal with this hearty and flavorful Low Fat Spicy Chipotle Beans recipe. Packed with protein-rich black beans, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and a medley of warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this dish offers a bold punch of flavor without added fat. Simmered in a tomato-based sauce with a splash of vegetable broth, the beans develop a rich, satisfying texture, perfect for vegans and vegetarians alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a zesty side, a smoky filling for tacos or burritos, or even atop a grain bowl. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these spicy chipotle beans are a healthy, gluten-free dish bursting with Southwestern-inspired flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned black beans
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 pieces, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 small spray olive oil spray
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges lime

Directions

Step 1

Spray a medium-large saucepan with a small amount of olive oil spray and heat over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chipotle peppers, tomato puree, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Add the black beans to the pan and stir to coat them in the tomato-chipotle sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add additional salt or black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side for an extra burst of citrus. Enjoy as a side dish or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, or grain bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	796.6

Total Fat 6.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3323.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339.6mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3677.1mg	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: 7.0%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 71.5%