Caribbean Black Beans With Squash Recipes

CROCK POT CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except for water in crock pot.
• Cook on LOW for about 4-6 hours. If mixture appears dried out, add a little bit of water or broth to desired consistency.
• Serve hot with rice.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Place rice and water in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook 12 minutes on high. 2. Meanwhile, mix together beans, waster, and salt in a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Do not drain or rinse beans. 3. Meanwhile, peel, seed and cut squash into chunks. Place in a food processor and pulse a few times to create pieces slightly larger than the beans. Add squash to beans and simmer 8 minutes or until squash is tender. 4. Stir into bean mixture and serve over rice. Serve fruit on the side.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until barely soft.
• Add the spices and sauté until very soft.
• Stir in the beans and orange juice and sauté for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
• Mash a few of the beans with a fork or the back of a spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding orange juice or mashing more beans. You can also blend the beans with additional orange juice to make an excellent bean dip!