Caribbean Black Beans

Name: Caribbean Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried black beans*; 1 tablespoon canola 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; 2 1/2 cups hot cooked rice

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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 5

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

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Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried black beans*
1 tablespoon canola 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
2 1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1

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.
2

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 Information

370 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 67g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 35

Total Fat: 4g; 6%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 15mg; 1%

Potassium: 750mg; 22%

Total Carbohydrate: 67g; 22%

Dietary Fiber: 14g; 56%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 70%; 70%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

4 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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