Caribbeanblackbeans Recipes

STEWED CANNED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Wash cans and wipe dry. Drain beans in a colander and rinse.
• Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and allow it to froth, bubble, expand and darken.
• Add chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, carrot, hot pepper, green seasoning, scallion, ketchup, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until the oil starts to separate.
• Add drained beans, 2 cans of water and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer (low) and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 mins to ensure that it is not sticking.
• After 20 mins, if the beans are still firm, cook an additional 5-10 mins until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Add more liquid if the liquid evaporates too quickly. Taste and add more salt and black pepper, if required.
• Optional: Add chopped cilantro and a pimento pepper to finish off.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven or large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon to the hot pot and cook until light brown on both sides. Add the garlic and saute until light brown. Add the drained beans along with the cold water to the bacon and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until beans are just tender, about 1 hour. Add the chili peppers, cinnamon, coconut milk, scallions, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and, once the mixture has returned to a boil, stir, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid. Allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Remove the thyme sprigs and Scotch bonnet pepper halves and serve.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS WITH RICE

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and beans to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; drain.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook remaining ingredients except rice in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in beans. Cook about 5 minutes or until hot. Serve with rice.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

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!

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the black beans in a large saucepan. Add the ham hocks, bay leaf, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chili flakes and cinnamon. Add cold water to cover. Simmer gently over medium heat until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the ham hocks. Set aside to cool. Drain the beans and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Set aside.
• Combine the lime juice and Sherry vinegar in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Set aside. Pull the ham off the hock, discarding the bone and fat. Mince the meat and add it to the salad bowl. Add the beans and coriander leaves. Toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

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

Steps:

• Saute bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat, 5 minutes; remove from pan. Add onion and pepper, and saute in bacon drippings for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute 1 minute. Stir in reserved bacon, beans, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve beans with rice.