Spiced Rum-Braised Caribbean Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Hearty black beans slow-cooked in a savory blend of spices and dark spiced rum, resulting in a rich and aromatic Caribbean-style side dish. This Caribbean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs dried black beans, dark spiced rum, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried black beans
1/4 cup dark spiced rum
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 bay leaf, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
Step 4: Add soaked beans, 3 cups vegetable broth, and 1/4 cup dark spiced rum to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm as a flavorful side or main.