Best 8 Caribbean Black Beans With Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Caribbean with our tantalizing collection of black beans and rice recipes. Dive into the vibrant flavors of traditional Jamaican cuisine with our classic black beans and rice, a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, tender beans, and fluffy rice. Experience the delightful fusion of Cuban flavors in our Cuban black beans, where smoky bacon, sweet peppers, and zesty sofrito dance together in a flavorful symphony.

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico with our rendition of arroz con gandules, a beloved dish that pairs savory black beans with savory pigeon peas, sofrito, and a hint of coconut milk, creating a taste that will transport you to the island's vibrant culture. For a taste of Dominican comfort food, try our Dominican moro de habichuelas negras, a flavorful union of black beans, red beans, and rice, seasoned with a medley of herbs and spices.

Indulge in the rich traditions of Trinidad and Tobago with our callaloo and black beans, a hearty stew that combines tender callaloo leaves, black beans, okra, and a symphony of Caribbean spices. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Haitian black beans and rice, a delectable dish infused with the essence of Haitian cuisine, featuring tender black beans, aromatic rice, and a vibrant blend of herbs and spices.

Each recipe offers a unique exploration of Caribbean culinary heritage, inviting you to savor the diverse flavors, textures, and aromas that define this region's cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, these recipes will guide you in creating authentic and flavorful black beans and rice dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Caribbean. Let's begin our culinary journey and discover the captivating flavors of these beloved dishes.

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CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS WITH RICE



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Add something citrusy to your family's dinner! Serve black beans cooked with papaya over rice - perfect for Island cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried black beans*
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 medium)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups hot cooked 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 89 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices smoked bacon or 1 small ham hock
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 cup dried red kidney beans, brought to a boil and cooled, drained
5 cups cold water
1 Scotch bonnet, halved and seeded, or 2 serrano chilis
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
4 scallions, crushed*
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups long-grain rice, washed and drained

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 RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and diced (while handling, protect your hands and eyes, and avoid breathing fumes)
2 (16-ounce) cans black beans (or your choice of beans), rinsed clean
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 cup dry rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Hot sauce, to taste (recommended: Tabasco)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Gently saute onions, garlic and hot peppers, then add beans and vinegar and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the rice to the beans, then stir in stock, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and serve.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Daisy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPICY CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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I love beans and rice --the carb lover coming out in me. Good as a main dish or side dish. This is a good one adapted from Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 3/4 c., 325 calories, 2.3 g fat, 62.2 g carb, 0 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups diced onions
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic (this is not a mistake)
2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a big saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrot, and garlic; saute/stir for 10 minutes.
  • Add in the rice and the rest of the ingredients; cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Discard the bay leaves.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Onion     Pepper     Rice     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 cup raw), cooled
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS WITH MANGO SALSA OVER BROWN RICE



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I tried Kashi black beans and mango salsa, and have thought about making some ever since. So here is a Caribbean version. To be really healthy, saute vegetables in water or other liquid, or you may use the olive oil. Your choice! Enjoy! Recipe is from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Mango

Time 40m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, grated (or chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup orange juice
pepper, to taste
2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled, and chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ripe tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2-1 small fresh minced jalapeno pepper, to taste (or hot sauce)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (or more)
cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a non-stick saucepan, stir-fry onions and garlic in a small amount of oil (or use water or other liquid) for 5 minutes until onions begin to soften.
  • Add ginger, thyme, and allspice; stir-fry 5 minutes more until onions are very soft.
  • You can add fresh or frozen corn, water chestnuts, carrots, chopped red, yellow, or green peppers, cilantro.
  • Stir in black beans and orange juice. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Mash a few beans with a spoon for thicker consistency.
  • Add pepper, and serve over brown rice topped with mango salsa and it's really good with crisped whole-grain corn tortillas.

ONE-PAN BLACK BEANS, CHICKEN AND RICE



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Give chicken stew a Southwestern twist with cumin, beans, and convenient frozen bell peppers and onions.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons oil
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, coarsely chopped
1 (15-oz.) can Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz cartons)
2 tablespoons water
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add rice, cumin and chili powder; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Uncover; fluff mixture with fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Be sure to rinse the black beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you don't have any sofrito on hand, you can make your own by sautéing some chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spice in the dish to your liking. If you like things spicy, add an extra teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the black beans and rice with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, salsa, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Caribbean black beans and rice is a delicious, hearty, and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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