Spiced Black Beans Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
🥘 Yield: 6 cups
Description:
Indulge in the spicy flavors of this hearty black bean dish, perfect alongside grilled beef or pork. Whether enjoyed as a vegetarian delight or with the savory addition of chorizo, this recipe promises a satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cans | Black beans |
| 4 slices | Bacon |
| 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Red bell pepper |
| 3 stalks | Celery |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 tbsp | Curry powder |
| 1 cup | Brewed coffee |
| 1 | Lime |
| 1/2 cup | Dark rum |
| 1/2 cup | Cilantro |
| to taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and celery.
- Cut the lime into wedges.
- Roughly chop the cilantro.
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Cook Bacon:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the bacon until almost crispy. Avoid draining the bacon fat; it adds flavor to the dish.
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Add Aromatics:
- To the skillet, add the minced garlic, chopped onion, red bell pepper, celery, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer Vegetables:
- Allow the vegetables to simmer in the skillet until they become tender, absorbing the flavors of the bacon and aromatics.
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Incorporate Spices and Liquids:
- Stir in the curry powder, brewed coffee, dark rum, and the juice of the lime. These ingredients will infuse the dish with rich, complex flavors.
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Add Black Beans:
- Gently fold in the drained and rinsed black beans, ensuring they are evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.
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Simmer:
- Allow the black beans to simmer in the skillet until thoroughly heated, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Season to Taste:
- Season the spiced black beans with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preferences.
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Serve:
- Once hot and flavorful, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top as a fresh and fragrant garnish.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the spiced black beans hot, either as a standalone vegetarian dish or paired with grilled beef or pork for a satisfying meal bursting with Southwestern flavors.
This recipe yields approximately 6 cups of delicious spiced black beans, packed with protein and fiber, and bursting with savory and spicy goodness. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply craving a comforting meal, these flavorful beans are sure to impress!
