Name: Smoky Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
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

Recipes » Side Dishes » Smoky Beans

By Kim Campbell

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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.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 6 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free

Nelson and I had the best vegan smoky beans ever at a small pub in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Of course, then my challenge was to create my own version that
would be every bit as flavorful. Luckily, it came together quickly, and I hit upon the
perfect combination of smoky ingredients. The secret to achieving the right texture is to puree half of the beans.

Reprinted from The PlantPure Kitchen (BenBella Books, 2017)

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

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Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté celery, carrots, onion, poblano pepper, and garlic in a small amount of water until tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Combine 1 can of red beans and the diced tomatoes with their juices and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer this mixture to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Stir in the remaining 1 can of whole beans.
3. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20–30 minutes. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more vegetable broth, one tablespoon at a time. Serve warm.