Caribbean Rice And Black Beans Recipe

This easy caribbean-style rice and beans dish is made with seasoned black beans with red and green bell peppers. If you need a fast and easy meat-free meal, this is an excellent choice. If you use vegetable broth (or water) as in the recipe, you'll have a vegetarian and vegan meal that is a complete protein. Traditionally, rice and beans were called peas and rice in the caribbean, but the peas always referred to any type of legume, including beans. It is a classic dish to enjoy for a sunday lunch where it serves as a side dish to stewed meat or seafood. Canned black beans are used for convenience. Lots of garlic, some ground cumin, oregano, and a dash of tabasco sauce give the beans their island flavor. Mixed with the rice, the combination makes a satisfying dinner. Add a simple tossed salad and some warm, crusty bread to make an appealing, complete meal.