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white bowl with chipotle refried beans topped with fresh cilantro, lime, and adobo.
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The Best Chipotle Refried Beans with Adobo

Enjoy the irresistible taste of these Chipotle Refried Beans with Adobo made by blending creamy beans with smoky chipotle peppers for a spicy and flavorful dish. They're perfect for a bold twist to any meal with their rich and savory profile.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Kate
Cost: $5.55

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 15.5 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers chopped
  • 3 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • ½ lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Garnish

  • cilantro
  • adobo sauce

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium pot. Once heated add onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened and the onion is starting to turn translucent.
    1 tablespoon canola oil, ½ large onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Add cumin and paprika. Stir and cook for about 1 more minute until the spices are evenly dispersed and fragrant.
    1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Add pinto beans, chicken broth, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Bring to a simmer. Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes uncovered.
    2 15.5 oz can pinto beans, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 chipotle peppers, 3 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • After 10 minutes, turn off heat and smash the pinto beans using a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes thickened.
  • Place half or a little more than half of the bean mixture in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Add back to the pan and stir until well combined. If you prefer more of a smooth texture, blend all of the beans.
  • Stir in lime juice and add fresh cilantro until well combined. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional cilantro over the top and extra adobo sauce.
    ½ lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, cilantro, adobo sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg