Chipotle-Style Pinto Beans

This recipe uses organic whole foods in place of industrial seed oils and hidden sugars to achieve a rich, authentic flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups organic pinto beans (soaked overnight)
  • 2 tbsp organic avocado oil
  • 1 small organic yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves organic garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp organic ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp organic dried oregano
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups water or organic vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp organic honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt to taste

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Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the overnight-soaked beans thoroughly.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and chopped chipotle pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the beans, water (or stock), bay leaf, and honey to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 60–90 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid if the beans become exposed, until the beans are tender but intact.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lime juice and season with sea salt to taste before serving.

FAQ

Is the avocado oil necessary?

Avocado oil is used for its neutral taste and smoke point; a clean alternative would be olive oil or coconut oil.

Can I use regular yellow onions instead of organic ones?

Using organic onions ensures they are free from pesticides and other artificial additives.

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