This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. 
Its perfect for those nights when you realize is 5:00 and you forgot to thaw meat out! My husband hates green peppers and celery and yet he loves this dinner so don’t let that dissuade you. The flavor combo is really unique and delicious! Here is what you need: 
½ c green pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ c celery, diced 1 c onion, minced 1 can black beans, drained 1 c tomato, chopped ⅛ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. red pepper ¼ tsp. cumin Cooked rice 1 c mozzarella cheese First chop your onions and garlic very small. I’m lazy and use my food processor. 
Place those in a large saucepan. 
Next dice your green pepper, celery, and tomatoes. I chopped mine ahead of time while the kids were at school. Then at 5:00 during the homework/after school rush, dinner was way easier to make and take care of. 
Add celery and green peppers to onions and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sauté. 
I cook them until the onions start to brown. 
Turn to low and add drained black beans and spices. The red peppers gives it spice so judge that based on your own tastes. Mix well. Last of all add the tomatoes and let cook for a just a few minutes so they are warm but not mushy. 
Serve over rice and top with mozzarella cheese.
Yummy!
You can download the recipe here. Its healthy and my boys love! It’s the perfect meal!
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Ingredients
- 1 c chopped tomato
- 1 c onion
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ c celery
- ¼ tsp red pepper
- ½ c diced green pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can black beans
- Cooked rice
- 1 c mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet and add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until tender. Add tomatoes, salt, red pepper, cumin, and black beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Scoop rice onto plate, top with black bean mixture, and then top with cheese.
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Tonya D
I love that your rice and beans dish is made with tomatoes, great twist. I think it would balance nice with Ackee and Saltfish too. http://caribbeanfood.com/recipes/jamaican-ackee-and-saltfish
Christine Leary
Do you use hot rice or is this a cold salad?
johnlisa02
We use hot rice. The cheese melts and its so yummy!
Christine Leary
That’s what I thought….This is my new favorite! Doubled it up for a Super Bowl party tonight and it was a big hit! I could eat this every day and never tire of it! Thank you so much 🙂
Christine
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing
Anna Beck
How much rice do you use? I am excited to make this tomorrow with some leftover rice, but didn’t know if it would be enough. It would be great if you would let me know what you usually do so I can get a good estimate. Thanks!
johnlisa02
Sorry I have not been getting notifications of new posts. My family uses about 2 1/2 cups of uncooked rice.
Heidi
Back when I was still working, a coworker used to eat this almost every day (from a restaurant). I’ve been wondering how to make it ever since! I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!