Best 9 Caribbean Black Beans With Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the Caribbean's culinary delight with a tantalizing recipe for Caribbean black beans with rice. This mouthwatering dish, steeped in traditional flavors, promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of the Caribbean. With its perfect balance of savory black beans, fluffy rice, and an array of aromatic spices, this recipe is a culinary masterpiece that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Join us on this culinary journey as we explore the art of creating this classic Caribbean dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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 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.

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-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.

MEXICAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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This recipe for Mexican rice and beans is a low-effort tasty dish. Can be eaten as a meal in itself, or served as an excellent side to any Mexican-American food. Top with Cheddar, American, Parmesan, or any other cheese of choice, if desired. Serve with hot sauce, tortilla chips, avocado, or any of your other favorite condiments.

Provided by DannyBoy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup mild salsa
¼ cup water, or as needed
2 cups cooked white rice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander; fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add celery, cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato, frozen corn, oregano, and cilantro; stir to coat. Stir in black beans and salsa. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the mixture saucy.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in cooked rice until coated. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 668.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CARIBBEAN RICE AND BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Herb     Rice     Side     Low Fat     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 large red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar*
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice*
3 1/2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
Balsamic vinegar and Arborio rice are available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir 1 minute to coat with onion mixture. Add broth, wine, bay leaves, turmeric and cayenne pepper and blend well. Bring mixture to boil; stir well. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Spoon rice onto platter. Arrange beans and onion garnish alongside.

CARIBBEAN RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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If you like some spice then add in some cayenne pepper. You can make this hours in advance and chill, and the complete recipe can be doubled to 5 cups cooked rice. Prep time does not include cooking the rice.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon or less of fresh garlic, as it will be too overpowering!)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
cayenne pepper (optional)
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice (room temperature or cold, about 1 cup uncooked)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and well drained
1 (10 ounce) can canned corn niblets, well drained
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, chopped (can use more or less)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, cumin and garlic until well blended; season with salt and pepper to taste, add in some sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
  • In a medium bowl combine the cooled or cold cooked rice, black beans, corn niblets, bell peppers and green onions.
  • Add in enough dressing to moisten; toss to combine (you don't have to use the full amount of dressing).
  • Season once again with salt and pepper (or cayenne pepper).
  • Can be made hours ahead, cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.9, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 278.8, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 12.4

Tips:

  • Soak the black beans overnight: This will help them cook faster and more evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Season the dish well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
  • Cook the rice and beans together: This will help the flavors meld and create a more cohesive dish.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some good options include avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Caribbean Black Beans and Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, vegetarian or with meat, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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