Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa Recipe

Name: Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp. fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 4 1/2 cups drained, cooked black beans; 3/4 cup orange juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; This sauce is at once sweet, sour, spicy and pungent.; 2 medium-sized ripe mangoes; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 ripe tomato, chopped; Juice of 1 lime; Pinch salt; 1/2 to 1 small fresh chile, minced, or hot pepper sauce to taste; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
4 1/2 cups drained, cooked black beans
3/4 cup orange juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
This sauce is at once sweet, sour, spicy and pungent.
2 medium-sized ripe mangoes
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 ripe tomato, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch salt
1/2 to 1 small fresh chile, minced, or hot pepper sauce to taste
1 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander, optional

1
Saute onions and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes, until onions begin to soften.
2
Add ginger, thyme and allspice, and saute, stirring often to prevent sticking, until onions are very soft, for about 5 minutes.
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4
Stir in beans and orange juice, and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
5
Use heat diffuser or double boiler, if necessary, to prevent scorching.
6
Mash a few beans with back of spoon for thicker consistency.
7
Add salt and pepper, and serve with salsa.
8
Peel and chop mangoes.
9
In large bowl, mix together mangoes, cucumber, tomato, lime juice, salt, chile or hot pepper sauce and fresh coriander, if using.
10
Let salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend before topping beans.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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