Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream
45 min.
6
316kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game? Dive into the rich, flavorful world of our Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream. This gluten-free recipe is a delightful fusion of hearty black beans and savory chorizo, delivering a bold and smoky flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that’s both satisfying and impressive, perfect for gatherings or a family dinner.

Each bite bursts with a harmonious blend of spices, enhanced by a creamy chipotle sauce that adds a touch of heat and richness. The recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, clocking in at 316 calories per serving, making it a great option for health-conscious eaters looking to indulge in something tasty. Packed with protein and fiber, these beans are the perfect complement to any main course or can stand alone as a hearty vegetarian dish.

With easy-to-follow instructions and the ability to prepare components ahead of time, this recipe is designed for the modern cook. Whether you’re hosting a lively dinner party or simply seeking comfort food on a weeknight, our Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream will leave your guests asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • teaspoons jalape&entilde;o chile minced seeded
  • links chorizo sausage fresh (6 to 7 ounces casings removed)
  • tablespoons cilantro plus additional fresh finely chopped for garnish
  • 10 ounces black beans dried
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • cups onions; 1 peeled halved chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried (preferably Mexican)
  • 1.3 teaspoons chipotle-flavored pepper sauce hot
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Place beans in large saucepan.
  2. Addenough water to cover by 2 inches.
  3. Let beanssoak overnight.
  4. Drain beans. Return to saucepan.
  5. Addonion halves, bay leaf, and oregano.
  6. Addenough cold water to cover by 2 inches.Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmeruncovered until beans are very tender, stirringoccasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (depending onage of beans).
  7. Drain beans, reserving cookingliquid. Discard onion halves and bay leaf.
  8. Heat oil in heavy large deep nonstickskillet over medium heat.
  9. Add chorizo andcook until brown, breaking up with back ofspoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon,transfer chorizo to small bowl.
  10. Add choppedonion to drippings in skillet. Cook until softand golden brown, stirring often, about 10minutes.
  11. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic,jalapeño, and cumin; stir 1 minute.
  12. Addbeans, 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, andchorizo to onion mixture. Stir to distributeevenly. Simmer over medium-low heat untilheated through and flavors are blended, 3to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt andpepper.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.Chill uncovered until cool, then cover andkeep chilled. Rewarm over medium heatbefore serving.
  13. Whisk all ingredientsin small bowl to blend. Season to taste withsalt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.Cover and chill. Rewhisk before serving.
  14. Transfer beans to large bowl.
  15. Garnishwith chipotle cream and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories316kcal
Protein17.75%
Fat37.19%
Carbs45.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
1.26
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.314347803593%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
7.28mg
Delphinidin
8.74mg
Malvidin
5.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2.67mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
10.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:316.23kcal
15.81%
Fat:13.28g
20.44%
Saturated Fat:5.31g
33.19%
Carbohydrates:36.22g
12.07%
Net Carbohydrates:27.77g
10.1%
Sugar:4.06g
4.51%
Cholesterol:33.41mg
11.14%
Sodium:33.63mg
1.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.27g
28.54%
Folate:222.54µg
55.63%
Fiber:8.45g
33.8%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.81%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.6%
Potassium:822.09mg
23.49%
Magnesium:90.35mg
22.59%
Copper:0.43mg
21.56%
Phosphorus:200.21mg
20.02%
Iron:3.15mg
17.48%
Vitamin C:13.45mg
16.3%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.76%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.71%
Calcium:105.43mg
10.54%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.45%
Vitamin K:8.73µg
8.31%
Vitamin A:321.94IU
6.44%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.7%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.3%
Selenium:2.66µg
3.81%
Source:Epicurious