Chipotle Black Beans
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Serves: 3 quarts
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. (about 4 cups) dried black beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate powder
  • 4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 10 cups water
To Serve / Garnish
  • 4 cups cooked black beans (see recipe above)
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 avocado, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno sliced (optional)
  • coconut yogurt (optional)
  • cilantro (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add the black beans and 4 cups of water and salt to a boil and turn off the heat immediately. Allow to sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans.
  2. In a soup or stock pot, heat the olive oil over low heat and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and then add the oregano, and chili powder. Sauté for another 2 minutes over low heat. Add the chocolate powder, chipotle chili, paprika soaked black beans and 10 cups of water. Bring everything to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes covered and then another 30 minutes uncovered, or until the beans are tender.
  3. To serve, ladle some beans into separate bowls and serve topped with chopped avocado, tomato, cilantro, and coconut yogurt. Sliced onion, and jalapeno are also delicious as toppings. Dip the warm tortillas into the beans and enjoy!
Recipe by Plant Craft at https://www.rachelcarr.com/chipotle-black-beans/