Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 mangos, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 3 scallions, bottoms and 2 of green, thinly sliced; 2 Tbs. chopped Italian parsley; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp. light brown muscovado sugar; 2 tsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 6-oz. pkg. soy Canadian bacon, diced; 2 15-oz. cans salt-free black beans, well drained; 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar; ⅓ cup chopped cilantro; 1 tsp. ground cumin; ⅛ tsp. lemon pepper; Hot pepper sauce to taste

Servings: persons

2 mangos, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 scallions, bottoms and 2 of green, thinly sliced
2 Tbs. chopped Italian parsley
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. light brown muscovado sugar
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 6-oz. pkg. soy Canadian bacon, diced
2 15-oz. cans salt-free black beans, well drained
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp. ground cumin
⅛ tsp. lemon pepper
Hot pepper sauce to taste

1
To make Mango Relish: Mix diced mangos, bell pepper, scallions and parsley.
2
Squeeze lime juice over all, stir well and stir in sugar.
3
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4
To make Cuban Black Beans: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
5
Add garlic, onion and bacon.
6
Saut8E for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add beans, vinegar, cilantro, cumin and lemon pepper.
8
Stir in hot sauce to taste.
9
Reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 mangos, peeled and diced, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 3 scallions, bottoms and 2 of green, thinly sliced, 2 Tbs. chopped Italian parsley, and more.

Yes, Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish

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