Molasses-Glazed Caribbean Black Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

A hearty and flavorful black bean stew enriched with the deep sweetness of molasses and a splash of dark rum for complexity. This Caribbean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cooked black beans, dark rum, unsulfured molasses 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

• 3 cups cooked black beans
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• 2 tbsp unsulfured molasses
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cups cooked black beans, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 2 tbsp dark rum, and 2 tbsp unsulfured molasses. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a bright note.