Smoky Beans

Name: Smoky Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 3 celery stalks, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced; 2 Tbsp minced garlic; 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinse and drained, or 3 cups cooked red kidney beans, divided; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 tsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more as needed; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp molasses; ½ tsp liquid smoke; 1 Tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This dish has a perfect combination of smoky ingredients that goes really well with the sweetness of the tomatoes and the carrots. The secret to achieving a rich texture is to puree half of the beans.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:38:53 GMT