Grounding Caribbean Black Beans

Excellent option to nourish your body and soul

Prep: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• Cooking oil

  
  

• 1 onion, diced

  
  

• 2 celery stalks, grated

  
  

• 2 carrots, grated

  
  

• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced

  
  

• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

  
  

• 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup

  
  

• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger

  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

  
  

• 3 cups black beans (soaked overnight, with 1/2 tsp bicarb soda for soaking)

  
  

• 6 cups of water or chicken stock

  
  

• 2 tsp ground cumin

  
  

• 2 tsp ground coriander

  
  

• 1 tsp kosher salt (add at the end of cooking)

  
  

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

  
  

• 2 tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro

  Instructions:

• Cook the Vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.

  
  

• Add Spices and Vegetables: Stir in the cumin and coriander, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices. Add the celery, carrots, and peppers, and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until softened.

  
  

• Add Aromatics: Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  
  

• Combine with Beans: Discard the soaking liquid. Add the black beans and 6 cups of water to the skillet. Stir in the coconut sugar (or maple syrup).

  
  

• Simmer: Cover the skillet and let everything cook for about 35 minutes. Uncover, taste, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and thicken.

  
  

• Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro. Serve warm as a side dish, filling, or over rice and avocado .

Grounding and Nourishing Benefits This dish is deeply grounding, making it an ideal choice after a Reiki session or energy healing. Black beans are not only rich in protein and fiber, supporting balanced energy levels, but they also contain essential minerals like magnesium and iron that help stabilize your body and mind. Combined with the warming spices of cumin and coriander, this recipe helps root you in the present moment, nourishing both your physical and energetic systems. Enjoy this comforting, grounding meal to stay centered and aligned.