• Chipotles are just smoked jalapeno peppers; they have a really smoky, slow-burn heat to them.  Adobo is a vinegar-y, sometimes tomato-y sauce that they’re canned with.
• Chipotle in adobo is usually sold in a small can in the Hispanic foods section of the store.
• Many recipes call for the chipotles to be seeded; simply slice them open and scrape out the seeds.  Some recipes call for chipotle puree, just put the peppers (and optionally the adobo) in a food processor or blender for a few seconds.  It keeps in the refrigerator for weeks and adds a flavorful heat to lots of meals.

Chipotle Peppers

Vegetarian recipes with chipotle in adobo

• Black Beans and Rice with Sun Dried Tomatoes (recommended addition)
• Chili with Textured Vegetable Protein
• Smoky Black Bean and Cheddar Burritos with Baby Spinach