Cuban Black Bean Soup
Rich in flavor and soft in texture, black beans are perfect for soup. Black bean soup takes well to the classic Latin-American flavors of cumin, chili, cilantro, and lime — add more or less of any of these, depending on…
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Red Beans and Rice
Rice and beans is a tasty, filling meal. And it’s inexpensive to make! The expression “I don’t know beans” means “I know very little” because beans cost so little. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Medium-size pot with…
Sazon
Sazón means “seasoning” in Spanish. This mix of herbs and spices is a classic addition to Arroz con Pollo, but it can be sprinkled on anything from eggs to black bean soup to grilled fish. You can buy sazón at…
Kenji’s Red Beans and Rice
A plain old pot of boiled beans may seem like a boring meal, but once you start adding exciting flavors to it, it’s anything but. This recipe should be familiar to anyone who has visited New Orleans, where every Monday,…
Haitian Style Chicken and Rice
Ingredients 2 cups brown rice 2 large bell peppers 1 large onion ½ small serrano pepper 2 limes 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tablespoons canola oil ¾ cup orange juice ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ½…
Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients 2 cups red beans, dry 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped) 1 cup celery (chopped) 4 bay leaves 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped) 1 tablespoon parsley (optional) 2 teaspoons thyme (crushed, dried) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black…
Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 small yellow onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and chopped) 1 1/2 ounces water 1 fresh tomato (coarsely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt…
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) 2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic clove…
Easy Oven Packet Caribbean Tilapia with Pears and Carnival Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 °F. 2. Scrub potatoes under running water, cut into 1-inch chunks. 3. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with other vegetables, seasonings, and olive oil. Spread mix in a 2-quart baking dish and…
Cuban Beans and Rice
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup green bell pepper (diced) 3 cups black beans (cooked) 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) black pepper (to…