Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 12, 2008

i thought this was so unusual and really good. i gave the recipe 4 stars because i thought 3T sugar would be over-the-top sweet, and i think i was right. i cut the sugar back to 2T which was really good, but i acually think 1T would be the perfect amt. i only used abt. half the onion called for b/c that's all i had, but that worked just fine. i was worried that the beans would get mushy after cooking for so long, but they held up just fine. the title sums up exactly what this dish tastes like, so if sweet and spicy is not your bag, you best move on ;-)

—tunatwist

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 17, 2008

If I had left out the cayenne and the 3 T. of sugar, this might have been a good side dish. As written, however, and even though I cut WAY back on the cayenne, this was a strange combination of sugary sweet and fiery hot that just didn't work.

—naples34102

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42 Ratings

Jul 14, 2007

We make this dish a couple of times per month. Very simple and very flavorful. Ingredients are always on hand. Sometimes we serves over a cooked bag of Success Brown Rice though it's fine alone too.

—spidermonkey555

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Jul 07, 2006

I made this for a barbeque and got raves from my friends. They still request that I make these again! Next time I will try brown sugar instead of white sugar.

—HMRANK

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Jan 25, 2008

I loved this recipe. I used a can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes and threw it a 4-oz. can of mild diced green chilis because that's what I on hand. I also skipped the cilantro because I don't like cilantro. The only change I'd make is to use a 1/2 t. of cayenne pepper next time because it was just a tad too hot for my taste. But the dish has a wonderful flavor. 1 serving over 1/2 cup brown rice, with a green salad on the side, was perfect.

—Dena Jo

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Sep 16, 2007

I liked the concept of the sweet/spicy flavors, but this was just much too spicy for me, and I even cut back on the cayenne pepper. My husband liked it better, though it did make him break out into a sweat!

—Cat Berner

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Oct 18, 2005

My husband just loved this "different" recipe - truly a good combination of sweet and spicy! I mixed it with cooked rice, and served it with mexican meatloaf. It was a hit!

—Sandy

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Jan 11, 2010

I followed the directions exactly and these just were not for us. The sugar was all we tasted. I probably would not try these again even with less sugar.

—homeschooler3

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Nutrition

Calories
100 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
17 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
413 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 100
** Calories from Fat: 33

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 3.7g 6 %
** Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 413mg 17 %
** Potassium 187mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 17g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
** Protein 1.4g 3 %
** Sugars 10.3g
** Vitamin A 17 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.