Caribbean Tomatoes And Black Beans Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 sm onion minced
- 1 x cubanel (frying) pepper seeded and minced
- 5 x plum tomatoes peeled, seeded, and minced
- 15 3/4 ounce canned black beans rinsed and liquid removed
- 1/2 tsp warm sauce
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp. coarsely minced cilantro
Directions
- In a deep-sided 12-inch skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat. Add in onion and pepper and saute/fry till vegetables just begin to wilt for about 2 min. Add in tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 2 min more.
- Add in black beans, warm pepper sauce, and salt. Cover and cook till heated through to about 3 min. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Description: "Vegetarian: provide 50% of DV for protein"
- NOTES : The islands of the Caribbean Sea are a popular vacation destination. The many travelers who return come back with a taste for island flavors. This simple side dish will remind anyone who has been to these sunny locales of the easygoing lifestyle there.*Cubanelle (or possibly cubanel) is a sweet Italian frying pepper with delicious taste. Long, 4-6 inches by 2-1/2 inches, 2 to 3 lobed, blunt end; thick-skinned fruits turn to yellow, then bright red at maturity.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 203g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 431 | |
| Calories from Fat 46 | 11% |
| Total Fat 5.24g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1847mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 74.06g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 60% |
| Sugars 5.08g | 3% |
| Protein 24.91g | 40% |
