Caribbean Pineapple Black Beans

Name: Caribbean Pineapple Black Beans
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons allspice; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 0 teaspoons cayenne (more or less, to taste); 1 small jalapeno or chile pepper, seeded and chopped (optional); 710 milliliters cans black beans (about cooked), rinsed well and drained; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons peeled, chopped ginger root; 1 medium onion, diced; 237 milliliters chopped fresh pineapple; 177 milliliters unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 very ripe plantain for every 2 people (look for large black spots); 4 servings salt and black pepper, to taste

Caribbean Pineapple Black Beans might be just the Central American recipe you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. This side dish has 297 calories, 13g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. Not If you have pineapple juice, pineapple, plantain, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Saute the onion in a non-stick pan, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to keep it from sticking. (

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Onion

Water

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Frying Pan

Add a pinch of baking soda to speed up browning, if desired.) Cook for 3-5 minutes, until beginning to turn golden.

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Baking Soda

Add the peppers, garlic, and chopped ginger and cook another 2 minutes.

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Peppers

Garlic

Ginger

Add the drained black beans, pineapple juice, thyme, allspice, and cayenne (to taste). Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low, adding a splash of water if it starts to dry out.

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Pineapple Juice