Chipotle Black Beans With Mexican Rice Recipes

MEXICAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander; fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add celery, cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add tomato, frozen corn, oregano, and cilantro; stir to coat. Stir in black beans and salsa. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the mixture saucy.
• Remove from the heat and stir in cooked rice until coated. Season with salt.

CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS WITH MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a food processor, purée the canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and onion until a smooth tomato sauce forms. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof pot over medium high heat.
• Add the rice; sauté for 3-5 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and jalapeño; sauté for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of reserved tomato sauce, 4 cups of broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
• Cover with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is soft. Allow to cool slightly; fluff with a fork and toss with the cilantro.
• While the rice is in the oven, place the black beans in a medium saucepan with the remaining 1 cup tomato sauce, 1⁄2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, chili powder,and chipotle pepper.
• Stir to combine; simmer for 15-20 minutes. When the rice and beans are both done, serve together with additional fresh cilantro and sour cream.

CHIPOTLE BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Flash boil dry beans for 5-10 min and then Soak them for 2-4 hours.
• Cooking: Drain the soaked beans and add 4 cups of water to boil. Add 1 tbs salt in water. While beans are coming to a boil, in a separate pot add 3 cups of water, 1tbs salt, 1 tsp chipotle seasoning, and 1 cup of brown rice. Bring to boil and allow boiling at medium heat for 30 minutes. Combined your chopped vegetables and add half of them to the boiling beans, and half of them to the boiling rice. Continue to allow the beans to cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. Once the beans are soft (not mushy) and the rice is fully cooked, pour the rice into the cooked bean mixture and let simmer for 10 minute Serve topped with fresh guacamole and fat free or vegan sour cream, or over sweet cornbread.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Add onions, and cook until translucent. Add carrot and sauté until it begins to soften slightly.
• Turn heat to medium and add garlic, cumin, paprika, and minced chipotle peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then mix in water, tomato paste, and reserved adobo sauce. Stir to combine, then add beans immediately.
• When the beans are hot, add vinegar and honey or sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving over rice.