Dark Rum-Spiced Caribbean Black Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Hearty black beans simmered with dark rum and warm Caribbean spices, creating a rich, aromatic stew perfect as a comforting vegan main dish. This Caribbean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs dried black beans, dark rum, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, soaked overnight dried black beans
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 cup soaked dried black beans. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced large yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup dark rum and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
4. Step 4: Add black beans and 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving to add brightness and fresh herb flavor.