Caribbean Rice & Beans

Cozy Caribbean Rice & Beans recipe made in one pot with Eden Foods Caribbean Black Beans! Serve as a side or add protein for a main!

To tell you the truth, I’m very excited for fall. 

While I’ve always loved the heat, fall is my favorite season. 

Honestly, this summer really wore me down with its multiple heat waves and intense humidity.

I’m pretty sure that Flora would be excited for fall, too, if she had seen the season before. 

Based on how many dried up leaves she tries to grab and chew on our potty breaks, she’s going to have a blast. 

I have a sneaky feeling she doesn’t appreciate the heat of the sun either, because she bows and turns her head when it beats down outside.

Either that, or she’s a vampire, which at this point with those puppy teeth, is an equally compelling theory. 

So, I’ve already dreamed up our fall itinerary.

I’m dreaming of leash training in the cool crisp fall air, taking Flora to pick out a bright orange gourd, and making cozy 1-pot meals with her underfoot. 

Starting with this Caribbean Rice & Beans dish that we made here recently pre-puppy. 

It’s the perfect flavorful and cozy 1-pot meal to make this season to support back-to-school and the end of summer! 

What You Need to Make Caribbean Rice & Beans

This recipe makes a lot of food so you can eat on it all week long! 

Here’s what you need to make this 1-pot recipe: 

• Eden Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• yellow onion
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• Eden Foods Organic Garlic Powder
• Eden Foods Caribbean Black Beans
• Eden Foods Organic Ground Black Pepper
• Himalayan sea salt 
• Eden Foods Organic Thyme
• pure maple syrup
• coconut milk lite
• green onion
• boiling water
• Lundberg Farms Organic Medium Grain Brown Rice

That’s it!

How to Make Caribbean Rice & Beans

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.

When the oil is warm, add in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic powder.

Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the peppers start to soften and the onion turns translucent.

Next, add the beans to the pot and stir everything well to combine.

Add in the black pepper, sea salt, thyme, and maple syrup.

Stir everything well to incorporate, then let the mixture cook down for 2-3 minutes. 

Add the coconut milk and green onion to the pot and stir well, then increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to a low boil.

Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot along with the boiling water.

Stir everything well, then bring the mixture to a boil.

Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer.

Continue cooking for ~50 minutes, or until the rice has completely absorbed the liquid and is soft and chewy.

Stir the mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

Allow the rice to stand covered for ~5 minutes before serving. 

Serve the rice topped with diced green onion.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving. 

Eden Foods Products

I used a variety of Eden Foods products to bring this easy 1-pot recipe to life. 

The star of the show is Eden Foods Caribbean Black Beans.

These black turtle beans are in an island sauce of organic onions, paprika, cayenne, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, and black pepper.

The beans are soaked overnight and pressure cooked with EDEN select seasonings and EDEN Sea Salt.

These versatile beans are ready to eat straight out of the can; all you have to do is heat and serve them!

While the beans are great on their own, I personally love adding them to beans and rice dishes like this 1-pot Caribbean Rice & Beans.

These beans are an excellent addition to any meal because they’re packed with plant-based protein, complex carbs, and fiber.

I also used Eden Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil to start this recipe, along with Eden Foods seasonings:

• Eden Foods Organic Garlic Powder
• Eden Foods Organic Ground Black Pepper
• Eden Foods Organic Thyme

Serve them alongside Lundberg Farms Organic Medium Grain Brown Rice for a complete plant-based protein meal!

Notes on Meal Prep

This recipe is super easy to meal prep because it makes a lot of food and reheats well. 

I found that leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.

They reheat easily in the microwave or on the stovetop.

If you find that your rice is getting too dry, add a splash of water before reheating and mix well to rehydrate the meal. 

You can make different variations through the week by adding different toppings so the same meal doesn’t get old! 

How to Serve Caribbean Rice & Beans

Enjoy this Caribbean Rice & Beans as an easy weeknight dinner to feed the entire family. 

It’s warm, hearty, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber. 

Mix up new variations by adding your personal favorite toppings.

I love topping mine with salsa, hot sauce, avocado, cilantro, and green onion!

For extra plant-based protein, try adding double the beans. 

Enjoy!

More Beans & Rice Recipes

• Spanish Rice & Beans Stuffed Peppers

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XO Lauren

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