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smoky hatch chili delight

Name: smoky hatch chili delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 smoked hatch chilies, roasted and chopped; 2 cups cooked beans (black beans or pinto beans); 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Use the liquid from the canned tomatoes — it carries flavor. Stir the pot every 30 seconds once the tomatoes are in. You're not just cooking, you're building a layer.

Serves

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

250

Carbs

40g

Protein

12g

Fat

Flavor Profile

🌶️ Smoky and spicy from the hatch chilies

🥣 Hearty and satisfying from the beans

🧄 Aromatic and savory from the garlic and onions

🍅 Rich and tangy from the tomatoes

🌿 Fragrant and fresh from the cilantro

Ingredients

🌶️ 4 smoked hatch chilies, roasted and chopped

🥣 2 cups cooked beans (black beans or pinto beans)

🍅 1 can diced tomatoes

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🧅 1 onion, chopped

🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

🍋 Juice of 1 lime

🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🌶️ 1 tsp ground cumin

🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add hatch chilies, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 2-3 minutes.

Add beans and lime juice. Simmer 25-30 minutes until flavors meld. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.

🧬 Food Science

Hatch chilies, grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, are known for their smoky and mild heat. They are a great source of vitamin C, which supports immune health, and capsaicin, which has been shown to boost metabolism.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a cold beer or a refreshing lime soda.

🍽️ Pair with roasted vegetables or a simple avocado and tomato salad.