These copycat Chipotle Style Black Beans will be your new favorite recipe for a tried-and-true plant-based protein staple.
Black beans are an important part of most plant-based diets, but they’re surprisingly bland on their own. This easy black bean recipe spices things up to make a dish hearty enough to be a main and versatile enough to compliment any dish.
For more copycat Chipotle Flavors try this Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice.Â
For a different take on black beans, try these Air Fried Black Beans.Â
For more Mexican-inspired vegan dishes, try this Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla with Vegan Chipotle Lime Aioli.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy – These black beans come together in less than 20 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep.
- So flavorful – These vegan black beans are so delicious. They’re packed with savory Chipotle-style spices and just the right amount of heat.
- Impress for less – Beans are the ultimate budget food! This recipe is a great budget-friendly way to get some added protein and fiber in your diet.
Ingredients for Chipotle Style Black Beans
- Black Beans – Again, these are a staple in just about any plant-based diet. Feel free to mix it up and try this recipe on a different bean like pinto or kidney beans.
- Jalapeno – You can use fresh or canned jalapenos for this recipe. Use more or less to control the spice level to your preference.
- Chipotle in Adobo – Chipotle peppers are actually just dried jalapeno peppers. Adobo sauce is typically a mix of vinegar and spices. I find these in small canned portions at most major grocery stores.
- Red onion – Any kind of onion works. Dice to your preferred size.
- Spices – Paprika is a strong flavor in this recipe. It is rounded out with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Water or broth – The extra liquid helps soften the beans a bit as they cook down.
- Olive oil – Used for sauteing the onion, but you can feel free to omit.
How to Make Chipotle Style Black Beans
Start by chopping the onion. Sauté the onion over medium heat with a bit of olive oil. A high-walled sauté pan is best for this recipe, as it allows you to do everything in one pan versus multiple.
Add in the jalapenos, spices, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, black beans, and mix. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Add in 1/2 cup of water or broth and bring the mixture to a strong simmer. Let simmer covered for about 5-10 minutes.
Once most of the liquid has cooked off and the onions are fully cooked, you’re good to go!
That’s it! Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve Chipotle-Style Black Beans
Serve these black beans as part of a taco or burrito bar, make your own burrito bowls, or toss these into some chili for added flavor.
How to Store Chipotle-Style Black Beans
- Fridge: Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 3-5 days in an air-tight container.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
More Tips to Make Chipotle-Style Black Beans
- Not Vegan? Use chicken or beef broth as the liquid in this recipe. Add these black beans to a meat-based chili.
- Gluten-free? This recipe is already gluten-free!
- Oil-free? There is some oil in the adobo sauce depending on the brand you choose. Otherwise, you can omit the oil used for sauteing the vegetables.
Looking for more Mexican-inspired dishes? Try this Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.
Chipotle Style Black Beans
Ingredients Â
- 1 can black beans
- 1 small can diced jalapenos
- 2 chipotle peppers + 2 tsp adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup water or broth
- 1 large red onion
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
InstructionsÂ
- Start by chopping the onion. Sauté the onion over medium heat with a bit of olive oil.
- Add in the jalapenos, spices, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, black beans and mix. Cook about 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
- Add in 1/2 cup of water or broth and bring the mixture to a strong simmer. Let simmer covered for about 5-10 minutes.
- Once most of the liquid has cooked off and the onions are fully cooked, you're good to go! That's it! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Not Vegan? Use chicken or beef broth as the liquid in this recipe. Add these black beans to a meat-based chili.
- Gluten-free? This recipe is already gluten-free!
- Oil-free? There is some oil in the adobo sauce depending on the brand you choose. Otherwise you can omit the oil used for sauteing the vegetables.
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on February 14, 2025
These black beans are so easy and such a great way to meal prep for the week!
This recipe looks really good! I love the flavor of chipotle. Thank you for sharing.