As a vegetarian, my favorite form of protein for Mexican dishes is black beans. This version is based on how this classic dish is made at the restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill. It involves simple flavors including onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin and oregano.
There are other versions Mexican style black bean side dishes that incorporate other flavors such as taco seasoning and/or paprika. Honestly, I love them all! These black beans taste great in a burrito or burrito bowl, or even alone! 😉
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Black Beans (Chipotle Copycat)
Cuisine: Mexican4
servings5
minutes5
minutes120
kcalA vegetarian protein base for Mexican dishes made from black beans and simple flavors
Ingredients
2 cups cooked black beans (2/3 cup dry beans) or a 16 oz can
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp jalapeño (minced)
1/2 medium red onion (finely diced)
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook 2/3 dry cup of black beans in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to get 2 cups of cooked black beans (see “Notes” section below for cooking instructions). Alternatively, you can use a 16 oz can of cooked black beans. Keep aside.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a sauté pan at a medium flame.
- Add 1 clove garlic (minced) and 1/2 tsp jalapeño (minced). Sauté till aromatic.
- Add 1/2 medium red onion (finely diced) and sauté till translucent.
- Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
- Mix well and let cook for a few minutes. Take off flame and enjoy! 🙂
BLack beans (Chipotle Copycat)
Notes
- If you are cooking the black beans, I would suggest you soak them overnight in enough water to completely cover them. If cooking in a Pressure Cooker, cook at medium heat for 3 whistles. If cooking in an Instant Pot, cook soaked beans for 20-25 min or dry beans for 6-8 min.
- Mexican oregano works best for this Mexican dish. However, Italian oregano would work fine.
- You could use dried or fresh herbs for this dish. Tip: always crush dried herbs between your fingers before you add them to a dish.
- This recipe is inspired by Chipotle Mexican Grill, but it is not identical and is my own version. I hope you love it!
- Vegan Option: This dish is Vegan. 🙂
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