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Caribbean Crockpot Red Beans and Rice
The coconut and spices in this crockpot recipe give a wonderful Caribbean flavor to the dish. Whether you are looking for vegetarian crockpot recipes or you just like to eat beans now and then, this is a great crockpot recipe. As well as being easy to make, this crockpot red beans and rice recipe is healthy and filling. This is the perfect crockpot meal to make if you are in a rush and want to leave your dinner cooking while you are out of the house all day.
You can use either black pepper or cayenne pepper in this recipe, depending on how spicy you like your food. It is always safer to use canned red beans in crockpot recipes because there is a toxin in fresh beans which boiling for ten minutes breaks down but slow cooking does not always. It is a small risk but one worth knowing about if you enjoy crockpot meals or if you are cooking for very young children or very old people whose immune systems might not be as good as yours.
Serve this Caribbean bean recipe as a side dish with a piece of meat, poultry or fish or on its own as a satisfying snack. The coconut gives it an amazing flavor. A lot of people save coconut for their crockpot dessert recipes but it is also great in savory dishes like curries and other crockpot meals. The nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves give this crockpot red beans and rice dish an aromatic flavor and the garlic is also great. The tomato gives the dish color and the sweet flavor of the tomatoes is nice with the sweetness of the coconut. If you are looking for a unique and special crockpot recipe, why not make this wonderful Caribbean slow cooker dish? It is so easy and guaranteed to come out mouthwatering.
Crockpot Red Beans and Rice with Coconut
Ingredients -
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chopped tomatoes
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Flesh of ½ a coconut, finely grated
Salt
Black pepper or cayenne pepper
1 cup cooked rice
Preparation:
Combine everything well in the slow cooker and cook for 7 hours on low. Stir in the rice and cook for about one more hour. Serve when everything is tender and piping hot.
(Serves 3)
Photo Description:
From the photo this might look like a simple dish and it is true - this crockpot red beans and rice is very easy to prepare. However, the combination of flavorings in the recipe mean that this is a spectacular dish and everyone will notice this with their first mouthful of this delicately spiced, Caribbean-style dish. Serve this alongside fish or chicken or even alone for a tasty lunch or dinner. The tomatoes keep the rice juicy and the beans give you plenty of flavor as well as a good helping of protein, making this a healthy slow cooker recipe. If you enjoy experimenting with international recipes you will like this dish.
