Chipotle Pinto Beans Copycat Recipe (Stovetop)
My copycat Chipotle Pinto Beans redefine fast food! Step up your burrito game and learn how to cook pinto beans on the stove in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 48 ounces pinto beans 3 16-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
- 1 whole chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pan, add olive oil and diced onions. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onions become translucent. Reduce heat to low.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Return to medium high heat for 2-3 minutes, then reduce to low, stirring gently on occasion. Once thoroughly cooked, remove from heat.
- Using a spoon, remove the whole chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Add salt if desired. Serve warm as a side or as a topping.
Notes
The chipotle pepper that is used in this recipe comes from a can and is labeled as “chipotle peppers in adobo sauce”. You can typically find these in the aisle with the taco seasonings, green chiles, salsa, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 214cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 13g | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg