Homemade Chipotle Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cans Black Beans (15‑oz cans, keep liquid)
• 1 cup Water (Room temperature)
• 1 pepper Chipotle Pepper (Minced from a can of chipotle in adobo)
• 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce (From the same chipotle can)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Toasted for extra aroma)
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Adds smoky depth)
• 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
• 0.25 cup Onion (Finely diced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (Fresh, added at the end (optional))

Instructions

1. Open and pour beans

   Using a can opener, open the two cans of black beans and pour the beans together with their liquid into the small saucepan.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add water

   Measure 1 cup of water and add it to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add seasonings

   Stir in the minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

4. Simmer

   Place the saucepan over low heat, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: low heat

5. Finish and serve

   Remove the lid, stir in the lime juice if using, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot alongside beef barbacoa or your favorite Mexican dishes.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

6g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

2g

Fiber

6g