Spicy Black Bean Tomato Sauce

Elevate your meal game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Black Bean Tomato Sauce, a true crowd-pleaser that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This hearty, plant-based sauce combines tender black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and smoky chipotle chilis in adobo for the perfect balance of heat and zest. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and brightened with a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this sauce truly delivers on flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or as a vibrant topping for tacos or nachos. Looking for a vegetarian sauce that’s rich, satisfying, and packed with protein? This Spicy Black Bean Tomato Sauce is the answer!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chili in adobo, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, vegetable broth, chipotle chili, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or spice if desired.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Step 8

Serve the spicy black bean tomato sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or as a topping for tacos. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1577.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	913.8

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3676.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 3148.1mg	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: 32.0%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 52.9%