Caribbean Black Beans With Mango Salsa Over Brown Rice Recipe

Escape to the Caribbean with this vibrant and healthy recipe! This delicious dish features hearty black beans simmered in a fragrant Caribbean-inspired sauce, topped with a refreshing mango salsa, and served over fluffy brown rice. Inspired by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.'s "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease," this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Choose your healthy cooking method – sauté your veggies in water or olive oil – the choice is yours! Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 475.6 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Caribbean Black Beans With Mango Salsa Over Brown Rice

  1. Rinse 1 cup of brown rice and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or water over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 1 cup of chopped carrots to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Add 2 cups of black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. While the beans are simmering, prepare the mango salsa. Combine 1 ripe mango (diced), 1/2 red onion (finely chopped), 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced, optional), and 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a medium bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the black beans over the cooked brown rice. Top generously with the mango salsa and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

2g

Carbs

32g