Spicy Smoked Beans
This time of year makes me want to cook all the soups and chili!
Give me all the cozy warm drinks and comfort foods! 

So before when I made chili, i just grabbed a can of chili beans at the store. Little did I know that there is a lot more than chili beans in those cans...  Things like GMO corn syrup and MSG (natural flavors is a sneaky way of saying MSG, so watch out for that).
And, get this! Aluminum cans are lined with BPA, which is a  toxin that disrupts our hormones! BPA in our bodies, has actually been linked to behavioral issues, reproductive issues, and even obesity.  

So fast forward! Here I am with my favorite way to make my own chili beans that taste way better and I know that there are only good ingredients in them. 


Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Dry Beans (rinsed) I like to use Black or Pinto beans for this recipe
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tsp. coconut or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (secret ingredient that makes these the best chili beans ever!) 
  • 2-3 tsp of Himalayan or Celtic sea salt (i love the brand Redmond's) 
  • 3 cups water (I do 4 cups because I like more liquid) 
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Grab your Instant Pot, add your oil, and set to sauté
  2. Add onions and garlic and sauté for a few minutes
  3. Add your spices and salt
  4. Add your beans and water
  5. Secure the lid and turn vent knob to "sealing"
  6. Set to Manual for 50 minutes
  7. Let pressure naturally release, after the lid is safe to remove, your beans are ready!
Use them in your favorite chili recipe, or they are great for taco Tuesdays! Add the juice of a lime or a couple drops of lime vitality oil to give it some Mexican flavors!

Enjoy!
 

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1 Comment

  1. Dorothy greenwood  01/25/2022 12:25 AM Central
    Lol just found this. I have been starting to use dried beans for bean soups, but never thot of doing it for chili... ty for this idea about the insta pot..

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