jamaican-style black bean and coconut cornbread bake

Youngsville, NC
Updated on Apr 14, 2011

Feel free to add more jerk seasoning to the black beans if you prefer your dishes spicier, or try the recipe with 1 Tbs. chili powder instead. For rich, smoky flavor, choose fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles.

prep time
cook time
method ---
yield Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 15oz cans black beans,rinsed and drained
  • 1 14oz cans diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, juices included
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn, thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2/3 cup light coconut milk

How To Make jamaican-style black bean and coconut cornbread bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 8-inch-square baking dish with olive oil.
  • Step 2
    Stir together beans, tomatoes and juices, corn, jerk seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Adjust seasonings with more jerk seasoning, if desired. Spread in prepared baking dish.
  • Step 3
    Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in separate bowl. Add coconut milk and 2 Tbs. oil, and stir until just combined—do not overmix. Spread batter over bean mixture with spatula. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

Discover More

Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #cornbread
Keyword: #Bake
Keyword: #Vegan
Keyword: #black
Keyword: #Bean

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes