Caribbean Coconut Black Beans in the Crock Pot

Name: Caribbean Coconut Black Beans in the Crock Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional for heat, I omit); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 4 russet potatoes or 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into large cubes; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Submitted by Serah B.

"This is a vegan version of Recipe #148388"

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Ready In:: 4hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans black beans or 3 cups cooked black beans
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional for heat, I omit)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
4 russet potatoes or 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into large cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

directions

Place beans, potatoes and tomatoes in crock pot.
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat and saute onions, garlic, brown sugar, cayenne, bell pepper, thyme and chili flakes (if using) until soft.
Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon on low heat scraping up any browned bits in the skillet.
Pour the broth/vegetables into the crock pot.
Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours. Switch to low heat and add coconut milk for 30 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve over short grain brown rice.

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Reviews

OMG this was so good! I used 3 cans of rinsed black beans, a white and a yellow onion, one regular and one sweet potato. I don't remember how much of the crushed red pepper and cayenne I used, I didn't use all of it that the recipe called for since I'm feeding it to the kids. But Man! Yummy!! Thanks for a great recipe. =]

HeatherN
It was just OK, none of my vegetarian friends cared much for it. It was a little better the next day ater the flavors blended. I won't make it again

Foodisiac

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Serah B.

USA

I'm an ethical vegan, atheist, wife and stay-at-home mother of a 7 year old DD and 1 year old DS. I have also been known to hug a tree from time to time, but I don't do it professionally. I love life, walk around in awe of the universe, and am always made happier by things that smell delicious. Like pumpkin pie spice. And turmeric. We've been vegan since Fall '08, and are just starting to feel like we know the tricks of the trade...and Recipezaar has certainly made the transition easier. Yey Recipezaar!

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