Black Beans and Peppers in Rum Barbecue Sauce

Name: Black Beans and Peppers in Rum Barbecue Sauce
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup bottled organic barbecue sauce; 3 tablespoons rum (optional); 3 tablespoons organic brown sugar; 3 large organic bell peppers, red and yellow, seeded and cut into large dice; 1 large sweet onion, cut into ½-inch ribs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 12-ounce can organic black beans, drained; ¼ cup water; 2 strips smoked soy bacon, chopped

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Welcome to Claire's

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

Our customers love black beans, and were always trying new ways to serve them. This is a lovely combination that pairs nicely with tofu dogs cooked on the grill or pan-fried in a little olive oil.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, cut into ½-inch ribs
3 large organic

Side dish
Thanksgiving
Vegan

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and soy bacon strips. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are barely tender. Add the water and stir in the black beans, rum (if using), brown sugar, and barbecue sauce, mixing well to combine. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking, uncovered, for a