Simple Spicy Skillet Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, depending on how spicy you like it
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
  • 2 15.5-ounce cans no salt added pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or as desired
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Preparation

  1. Warm oil in a medium-large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 5 minutes, stirring until softened but not browned. Stir in garlic and cook an additional minute. Add tomato paste and stir into onion mixture and cook until slightly caramelized. Add chipotle powder and chopped jalapeño, stir to combine. Add the diced tomatoes including their juice. Cook, stirring regularly for 3-4 minutes sto allow flavors to blend. Stir in the beans, cover with lid and reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Add honey and season with salt as desired. Transfer to serving dish and top with chopped cilantro.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • Plant-Based Protein
  • Vegetable
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick and Easy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
1/2 cup
Serves
6
Calories
173.00
Total Fat (g)
3.50
Saturated Fat (g)
0.30
Sodium (mg)
213.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
28.90
Dietary Fiber (g)
7.80
Protein (g)
7.80