Coconut Crunch Beans Recipes

VEGAN COCONUT-GINGER BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse 1 can of black beans, and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium. Add the cumin and half of the ginger and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rinsed black beans and the remaining whole can of black beans (including the liquid), and the coconut milk; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft and the mixture is flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes. (If you want a thicker consistency, smash some of beans with the back of a spoon as the mixture cooks, and simmer longer.)
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, crumble the plantain chips into bite-size pieces. Add the lime zest and a few generous grinds of black pepper, and stir to combine.
• Remove the beans from the heat. Stir in the remaining ginger and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the lime juice a little at a time until the beans taste bright but the coconut flavor is still rich. Top with the seasoned plantain chips and serve with hot sauce for more kick.

COCONUT CRUNCH CHOCOLATE CUPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
• Place white chocolate and oil in a large microwave safe bowl and melt in 20 second increments. Stir in between increments. Stir until smooth.
• Add coconut and crispy rice.
• Drop tablespoons of mixture onto paper lined muffin pan. Add sprinkles, if desired. Let sit in room temperature until set, about 1 hour.

EASY CREAMY COCONUT BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Add black beans, garlic, onion, bay leaf, cumin, cinnamon and the coconut milk to a large pot. Cover the beans with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, stir then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered, until the beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. As they cook, stir the beans every once and a while and add extra water if they look dry.
• When the beans are tender, remove the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and pepper (start with 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon salt). Increase the heat to medium and bring to a rapid simmer. Simmer the beans, stirring often, until the liquid thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Chopped tomatoes and avocado are also excellent added to the top of the beans.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS (COCONUT RICE AND BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
• Add rice, bay, thyme, pepper, water, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• Add the beans and continue to cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8-10 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf and mix in the salt. Let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
• Taste the rice and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat coconut milk in a large saucepan over low heat. Simmer green beans in coconut milk until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Stir chicken mixture into the green bean mixture; cook together for 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Melt coconut butter and almond butter together in a saucepan over low heat; drizzle over chicken and green beans.