Caribbean Black Bean Stew 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 BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minutes. If you want a thicker stew, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon and stir them into the mixture.
• Serve with any or all of the optional garnishes if desired.

BLACK BEANS STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sautee the sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, adobo, bouillon, oregano and ground pepper for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in black beans and water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender and liquid has reduced by half. Squeeze in lemon juice, add cilantro, and stir.
• Serve warm over rice.

CARIBBEAN STYLE VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In a saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion, garlic and ginger, stirring continuously so as not to burn. After 2 minutes add the curry paste, habanero and bay leaves until well incorporated. Add peppers and stir again cooking for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and squash and cook for another 2 minutes. The mixture should be well coated at this point. If it starts to burn, lower the heat and add a little water to stop the burning on the bottom of the pan. Add the coconut milk and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for at least a 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
• During the cooking process you can adjust the balance of moisture by adding water or coconut milk so the consistency stays stew like. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over rice.

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!