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Barbados black belly beans

100 min
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13 ingredients
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Barbados black belly beans

Bajan beans from Barbados are a traditional dish from the island of Barbados, located in the Caribbean. This recipe reflects the fusion of African, Caribbean, and British influences that characterize the country's cuisine. In Barbados, this dish is very popular and is consumed as a side dish or as a main course on some occasions. In other Latin American and Caribbean countries, this type of preparation with beans and rice may be known by various names, although the specific recipe for "Bajan beans" is distinctive to Barbados and its culinary culture.

In various parts of Latin America, dishes with combinations of rice and beans are called beans with rice or gallo pinto, but the mixture with spices like curry and the use of ingredients such as zucchini and corn in this recipe give it a unique and particular touch from the Bajan island.

How to Prepare Bajan Beans from Barbados

Ingredients: Onion, green chilies, curry powder, vegetable broth, brown rice, tomatoes, water, zucchini, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, small beans, whole sweet corn, and fresh cilantro.

Step 1: Sauté the onion, chilies, and curry in vegetable broth until the onion is soft.

Step 2: Add the rice and canned tomatoes, along with 2 cups of water.

Step 3: Stir well, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Add the zucchini and bell peppers and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.

Step 5: Incorporate the beans and sweet corn and heat gently for about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add the cilantro and serve.

Barbados black belly beans

Ingredients (13)

  • Onion
  • Green Chilies
  • Curry Powder
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Brown Rice
  • Tomatoes
  • Water
  • Zucchini
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Small Beans
  • Whole Sweet Corn
  • Fresh Cilantro

Instructions (6 steps)

  1. 1 Sauté the onion, chilies, and curry in vegetable broth until the onion is soft
  2. 2 Add the rice and canned tomatoes, along with 2 cups of water
  3. 3 Stir well, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. 4 Add the zucchini and bell peppers and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times
  5. 5 Incorporate the beans and sweet corn and heat gently for about 5 minutes
  6. 6 Add the cilantro and serve

Nutritional Information

Calories: 155 kcal
Protein: 9%
Carbohydrates: 11%
Fat: 2%
Sugar: 26%
Sodium: 5%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

Category

Vegetarian

Tags

Preparation Time Dish Type Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Side Dishes Beans Vegetables Caribbean Central American Diets Seasonal Flavor Mood 4 Hours Or Less