Caribbean Bean Casserole Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 50 Min
Ready In2 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Onion1 , minced
 Sweet Red Peppers- 2nos, diced
 Red chili pepper1 , minced
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Stock1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Kidney Beans- 1 cup, soaked overnight
 Bay leaf1
 Hot cooked rice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomato juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Coriander1/2 Cup (16 tbs), minced
 Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese- 2 ounces, thinly sliced

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Coat a casserole dish with butter.
2) In a non-stick pan, heat oil and sauté the onions, red peppers, chili peppers and garlic for 5 minutes.
3) Add the stock, beans and bay leaf.
4) Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
5) Check for the water in pan and if necessary, add a little more liquid.
6) Remove and discard the bay leaf.

MAKING
7) Spread the rice in the casserole dish.
8) Pour tomato juice over the rice and top with the beans.
9) Sprinkle with coriander.
10) Cover with the cheese.
11) Broil about 5 inches from the heat until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

SERVING
12) Serve Caribbean Bean Casserole hot on flat plate.
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