Dinner for 6

Spiced Black Beans

Name: Spiced Black Beans
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 3 cans (16 oz) black beans; 4 slices bacon; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 small onion; 1/2 small red bell pepper; 3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers; 1 stalk celery; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee; 1/2 lime; 2 tsp dark rum; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Black beans simmer with bacon, vegetables, coffee, peppers, and warm spices for a smoky, hearty side or main dish.

$2.03per serving $$

40 minstart to table

6servings

Cajun and Creole Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

3 cans (16 oz) black beans
4 slices bacon
4 cloves garlic
1/2 small onion
1/2 small red bell pepper
3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers
1 stalk celery
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
1/2 lime
2 tsp dark rum
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then remove and chop it.
Cook the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, celery, and garlic in the bacon fat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, curry powder, and bay leaf for 1 minute.
Add the beans, coffee, chopped bacon, and 1 cup water, then bring the pot to a simmer.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the lime juice, rum, and cilantro.

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