Recipe: Crockpot Caribbean Isle Style Black Beans

This spicy stew reminds me of my Jamaican honeymoon! Mangoes, ginger, and spices bring a summery flavor to this hearty dish, and while the taste is exotic, you probably already have many of these spices in your cupboards - if not, they're very easy to find at any grocery store.

And since it's made in the crock-pot, you can leave it to cook for several hours without heating up the house, and won't have to worry about standing over a hot stove cooking it.

Caribbean Isle Style Black Beans
(Serves 4-6.)

Ingredients:

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6 cups cooked black beans (a pressure cooker makes this fast and easy)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 mangoes, cubed
1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 Tbsp grated fresh ginger root
1 1/2 tsp paprika
2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground cayenne

Directions:

• Put all the ingredients in crockpot
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
• Serve hot in bowls.