The Ultimate Stewed Red Kidney Beans | CaribbeanPot.com

Get my cookbook @ www.CaribbeanPo... #beans #redbeans #vegan Learn how to make the Ultimate Stewed Red Kidney Beans with simple step by step instructions from Chris De La Rosa of CaribbeanPot.com This classic Caribbean way of stewing beans, is a tasty vegetarian side dish or can be treated as a meat free bean soup.
You'll Need...
2 cup dried red kidney beans
8-9 cups water
4-6 cloves garlic
5 sprigs thyme
1 wiri wiri pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean Green Seasoning
1 cup diced carrots
2 cups diced pumpkin
1 stalk celery
2 scallions
1 tablespoon dehydrated Pimento peppers
2 tablespoon tomato puree paste
2 tablespoon Maple Syrup (pure)
1 medium tomato
2-3 tablespoon coconut cream
1 teaspoon black pepper divided
1 heaping tablespoon vegetable stock powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon chopped shado beni (culantro)
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[@christopherlamb7386]

I am from Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean and when I watch your videos,I realise that even if we are two oceans apart,island cuisine is the same!!!

[@MG-ot2yr]

I just made this, turned out delicious! Unfortunately I can't eat sugar, even in small amounts so had to eliminate the brown sugar and syrup, but I think the sweet potatoes I used instead of pumpkin, added enough sweetness to balance it....its a keeper!

[@hecatommyriagon655]

Being a Norwegian, I come here for the amazing accent and delicious recipes. This looks like a very hearty meal, for our cold winters. Thanks for sharing your cuisine!

[@keemoify]

Har du prøvd og lage den? God??

[@hecatommyriagon655]

@@keemoify Ikke enda, men det er jo vinter...

[@coolest623]

I grew up in the islands eating that ; yah mon

[@theoracle888]

Yes, delightful accent -- and a welcoming, vibrant personality. I would love to actually be in his kitchen talking, watching the process AND, of course, eating the meal. 🙂

[@cherissefortune9872]

Go to Trinidad for a vacation food tastes better than the deliciousness you see here

[@tajamanning1707]

I just learned maybe a year ago that I have Trini roots, and now I’m looking up all the recipes so I can try them and really get into my culture. This one looks amazing, I have to try it!

[@PtolemyXVII]

I tried this with red lentil beans and not kidney beans, and it came out amazing! It's got a little of everything: savoury, sweet, hearty, warm, with a bit of spice. So perfect for snowy and rainy days!

[@georgealderson4424]

Just right for a summer day!

[@bonnie_gail]

good idea, I don't digest red kidney beans as well as red lentils, besides red lentils have more protein, thanks for the tip

[@itgetter9]

I like the occasional reminder of "don't fret" if you don't have this or that . . . very chill, and very appreciated! Looks amazing -- I will try this out.

[@WynPowell]

I love the long cook time. It reminds me of being in the kitchen with my grandmother waiting for everything tee prepared to come together. I love how you take your time even though videos can be sped up. It is so calming and peaceful to watch you prepare, explain, and cook everything and the importance of doing so. You help me build the courage to cook and not be fearful of having a new dish come out not tasting the way I expected. Thank you for your time and dedication.

[@denisecoleman6103]

I made this yesterday for the first time. Had to make green seasoning from scratch since I couldn't find it in local store. I served it with wild rice. Wow. I ate 3 bowls. Can't wait to eat more today as I prefer day old cooked beans. This is my new favorite dish.

[@deluxedesserts]

Hi Chris, I volunteer for our neighbors who need a good home cooked meal and I've been working on this recipe for the past three deliveries~it's a work in progress but it's always tasty! I really enjoy your style and humor. I appreciate that instead of a lot of storebought seasonings that many of us can't find at our local stores, you break the recipe down to the building blocks of flavor. Thank you for your joyfuul work! We really appreciate you.

[@valkyrie1066]

I have a bag of beans and was wondering what to make for dinner! Thank you KZbin algorithms! This sounds absolutely delicious!

[@morrae13]

This looks simply delicious. I love how all descendants of Africa eat them same things but with what we have. This is a good vegan meal

[@lmwms1]

Excellent vegan meal 🥘 I’ve gotta try it! 😋

[@petersmith5205]

If it's got Worcestershire sauce in it can't be vegan,as it's made with fermented fish otherwise it's a fantastic dish.

[@MsStack42]

@@petersmith5205 You can get a vegan version, but I don't know if it tastes the same.

[@MsStack42]

@@FlowerPower-cf2fp No. That's Japanese soy sauce. Delicious but expensive !

[@susan6437]

Nice for so. Thank you for also presenting vegan options.

[@caribbeanpot]

my pleasure

[@markbsb7176]

Almost.. just make sure sub the Worcestershire sauce for a vegan version.

[@GINZO4849]

He has a playlist called Meat Free Monday with 33 recipes

[@swicheroo1]

Very strong elements of East Indian and Southern Chinese. I also am from a region, influenced by East Indian and Southern Chinese--Vietnam. All the techniques you're doing, we have going on in different ways. That almost-burning-caramelization of the sugar. That's part of the home cook repertoire in Vietnam.

[@adolfking5081]

We grew up in the West Indies and in Trinidad in particular we do not just have East Indian influence on our cooking but Spanish , French Chinese, Portugese and of course African. As a cane sugar producing country you will find sugar being used a lot in our cooking

[@fallinginthed33p]

I can just about smell it across the Internet, the heady fragrance of so many spices cooking together. This would go well with good bread.

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Chris looks delicious yesterday I cooked red beans Sunday lunch Trinidad 🇹🇹 with baked chicken and macaroni pie enjoy your week and stay safe bye.

[@caribbeanpot]

stay safe

[@fiolawilson1741]

FINALLY! Red beans the way I've always wanted it! No more canned beans for me. Tasted great (even without the pumpkin, carrot, coconut cream and tomato). Thanks Chef!

[@bellemyjade686]

All of those ingredients you didn’t add were the ones I don’t want in mine

[@lindasimons691]

All the flavors are blowing my mind & making my mouth water. Thank you!

[@cedric9806]

reminds me a lot of my boyfriend's cameroonian cooking! Looks amazing! definetly have to try this!

[@mizseifrdentist7604]

I just made this with molasses and cilantro, without pumpkin, and it is the best batch of beans i have ever tasted. Thanks a lot, this is an instant classic! Subscribed

[@mannyblackstar4022]

Taste indian beans and you'll forget everything.

[@blackgem1055]

Finally finished making this today for tonight's dinner. Had the cooking of the beans done and in the fridge but needed to make your green seasoning to finish the stewing. Once that was together the rest went easily. Used an acorn squash instead of pumpkin as I could not find just a small piece. Very tasty but a tad too sweet for us. I added two limes at the end that really gave it a bright note and toned the sweetness down!! Pot of rice and dinner is served! Thank you very much! St. Kitts in the house!

[@acajudi100]

I make red beans and rice. Thank you for this recipe. I use bottled water , Mazola corn oil, crushed garlic in the jar, salt, pepper, pepper flakes,and a pat of butter, tomato sauce near the end of the cooling, and served over white rice.

[@ocirontariocryptidinvestig8010]

I credit you with teaching me how to cook starting back 5 years ago with curry definitely going to try this one.

[@caribbeanpot]

have fun

[@backseatbully]

I seen a Bigfoot by Black Creek

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

i think not teaching a child to cook is neglect , its not a kindness its abuse , same with cleaning , a man can end up a widow with kids what then ? just up and marry the first woman , yeah that is how you get child abuse , no teach your kids to cook , male or female , its the kindest gift you will ever give them , the gift of truly caring , because you take time to do it , time spent together

[@ocirontariocryptidinvestig8010]

@@backseatbully where's black creek ?

[@rossduncan7051]

So good.... made this at the weekend in the slow cooker... tweaked a bit (I am one of those insane white folks with a chilli addiction so there may have been more than one pepper added) but the taste was amazing. Served up with methi rice. Thank you

[@xxMcrxSoldierxx]

watching your videos makes me feel like i’m hanging out in the kitchen watching my favourite uncle cook!!!! 🥺🥺🥺 so warm and loving!! and i’m not even Caribbean lol

[@dw8773]

Can't go wrong with a big pot of beans! I make them all the time, several different ways. I just love them!

[@reshmagopaul6113]

Beautiful, this is the way I cook my pink beans, I add mince meat and a little piece of yellow butter. yum yum

[@caribbeanpot]

good stuff

[@wendyrimmer57]

It is simply delicious, Thank you for a great recipe and other than the coconut cream and kidney beans everything else was home grown on my farm !

[@roscothestowaway]

I made this today and it was even better than I hoped. So many layers of delicious flavor. Thank you for such an amazing recipe!

[@carlosholt3631]

Hello Susan how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@carlosholt3631]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Carlos Holt by name from Key west, Florida...If I may ask where are you from?

[@walterbrightman8844]

I was married in Jamaica in 1998, saw your dish today and decided to try it. It brought me right back to Jamaica. I didn’t have pumpkin, so I put a chopped sweet potato in near the end and some pineapple chunks. I also added some pineapple sausage and ham chunks. A nice combination of sweet and spicy and you definitely captured the island flavors.

[@josweetlove1537]

Those stewed red beans look good. I normally break down my beans in a pressure cooker for quicker cooking. I love stewed red beans especially when it has salted meat in it. Love your Trini cooking and the fact that you went through all the steps was really nice. Our dishes are so simple yet tasty and comforting and yes red beans are central around our lunch tables on Sunday.

[@syd3588]

u can put pig tail it it i will make it even more delicious

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

This looks great, thank you for uploading this one because I've marked it as one to cook in a couple of weeks. My only humble request is that you end some of your videos with yourself serving dishes up so people can see how you personally enjoy and recommend eating it, y'know, the kinds of things it can be eaten with for maximum enjoyment and Caribbean authenticity also. Your cooking ideas are always good and clearly arrived at through trial and error and much life experience so I'd love to see the dishes served up with sides and some ideas for sides or pairings which perhaps I myself would have NEVER thought of. Thank you Chris, hope it's sunny where you are. :)

[@markmaher2827]

I use that exact type of spoon every time I cook! Best utensil ever! You have to scrape all the gear off the side of your pot, it makes the greater flavour.

[@joanf901]

I just finished making this with his recipe. It was AMAZING!!!👍🏾

[@chichibangbang3667]

The addition of pumpkin is a surprise. It does look good. Thanks Chris

[@yvonnenoel7206]

Oh God Uncle, this looks so good, mi mouth watering. Your cooking takes me back home.

[@caribbeanpot]

thanks Yvonne

[@serenablair6815]

Looks good uncle its a must try, thank you

[@lygie2002]

Chris, I like the bearded look! I usually put red beans in a pressure cooker to soften. Don't have the patience, otherwise. Yes, tomato paste before ketchup. Looks delicious. I caramelise the sugar also.

[@cashew515]

Pressure cooking is better for your digestion!

[@danakarloz5845]

I will try this because I have never liked kidney beans...I eat Mexican style so this is very new to me. And I’m looking for recipes for Lent!

[@epicjohnny4831]

My absolute friend, I made this and it was delicious. Thank you. God bless you my man!

[@katrinaadia2067]

I appreciate how you offer options if you cannot access them and other names the ingredients can have ❤

[@bambusbjorn3508]

omg ... germany here .. i wann sit into this pot of deliciousness and never leave it ...

[@judysammy6486]

I made this today but I added a few pieces of ham in mines I made boil and fry bread fruit and some mango anchar to go with it that taste great.

[@plenieks]

I made it! It is by far the best bean stew I have ever tasted! Thank You so much brother!!!!

[@AtomicAbby42]

Wow, these look fabulous. I'm always in search of new, delicious ways to cook beans, so i think this will be next on the list. Very happy to see when you have vegan recipes on the channel!

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

Love it. I'm cooking kidney beans a St Lucia way, since that's my island. But this is mind blowing. Wil definatelly make it. By the way 7 years ago when I was learning Caribbean cooking your channel helped me a lot. Thank you Captain.

[@carlosholt3631]

Hello Susanna how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@carlosholt3631]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity to all american and to the worldwide🌍. I'm Carlos Holt by name from Key west, Florida...If I may ask where are you from?

[@Areen1]

Cooked it twice, perfect every time! 👊🏽 Big up Chris

[@thelittlelearningfarm622]

This looks amazing. Can you please tell me what the Caribbean green spice is?

[@charisse.c]

Uncle Chris did it again. Will definitely try this one soon.

[@caribbeanpot]

much luv for the kind support

[@gsu4life1]

Growing up in New Orleans, red beans on Mondays (and fish on Fridays) were tradition. Now that I am much much much older, I very rarely eat red beans. But, I love this recipe. I may try it.

[@bettydiggs2563]

Ooh boy I miss cooking on a gas stove, I live in an apartment now and they have electric stoves and I either burn or scorch my food , I hate electric stoves. That loves delicious, NEED it with some hot cornbread 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Yes! Cornbread, of course! Thank you for commenting because cornbread served with this stew as a side completely slipped my mind, but now that you commented it's so obvious. Thanks Betty!

[@heythere432]

Same. When I moved in the burners were pretty much burnt out. I ended up getting a instant pot and a air fryer. The stove can kiss my patoot.

[@heythere432]

Oh, and fry bread is delicious as well😁

[@acajudi100]

Supreme beef tamales.

[@marka4891]

Same here. There are, in fact, good electric stoves out there. I wouldn't say they're as good as gas, but they do exist. But they definitely don't exist in pretty much any apartment. Mine I can (mostly) work with, but I have to watch it because it's inconsistent. Drives me up the wall... What you might consider is a two burner induction stove (if you have induction ready cookware). I actually do have one that works pretty well (and wasn't absurdly expensive), but I don't use it as often as I'd like since most of my pots and pans aren't induction compatible.

[@nesh8906]

Made this tonite for the fam. Defrickinlicious! Even the meat eaters were satisfied. Thanx for this recipe.

[@kavitab793]

This looks absolutely amazing and mouth watering. I can’t wait to try this recipe.

[@caribbeanpot]

you'll enjoy

[@DiggyDax92]

Same here oh man. Looks like a perfect winter dish honestly. Eat this to stay warm against the cold

[@davidhayes7596]

That’s more than I imagined. What a amazing recipe. It’s a very rich mix. I’m going for it.! With a southern accent!

[@danakarloz5845]

I cannot understand why some people are so ignorant 🤷‍♀️ you did a good job showing how to make this dish and they complained about the utensils you used...can they do better? Seriously 😒

[@tootallmccall6040]

People like that make my azz itch

[@danakarloz5845]

@@tootallmccall6040 you should get that checked out!

[@monicazaharia7174]

Dana Karloz You are right. Most important is the recipe. Contrary at what some say about utensils they are actually very nice . I love that beautiful red pot and everything he uses in the kitchen.

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Monica Zaharia The point s that the metal spoon will damage the enamel on the base of the pot. It is an expensive pot and you should use wooden utensils to prolong its life. It is a bad habit to get into.

[@danakarloz5845]

@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 the metal spoon will only damage the enamel if he deliberately bangs on it...I have one and they didn’t make it to be weak.

[@juuciek9856]

Thank You so much for sharing your cuisine, i made it for my kids and they loved it!! Thank you so very much.

[@KmaloneY601]

Hello Chris, its always a pleasure seeing u on screen. I am looking forward to all your dishes for 2021.. Stay blessed...

[@caribbeanpot]

Happy 2021

[@willianafraser]

This looks AMAZING can’t wait to try it.

[@lenvadal8558]

A good recipe, I have made similar except without the coconut cream, I need to try that. I also use some butternut squash; so good and healthy. All we need now is some rice; me personally can live on rice and good beans. Thannks.

[@saward5826]

Hearty soup! I would eat the entire pot. Thank you for this recipe.

[@SoulSpark-g9p]

Deeeeelicious, I made it but didn't have Caribbean green seasoning, used some thing else. Still turned out delightful!

[@thomaspetzold3777]

Looks fantastic ... and a very charming presentation!

[@rongardner4157]

Just made it used butternut squash. Delicious! Great recipe

[@brigidpurcell1186]

Literally drooling watching this.

[@gazpachopolice7211]

It was interesting to see coconut milk used with red beans. Im from Western costal India. Red beans aren't common here but apparently they are a big thing in the North. So while we costal types use coconut in almost every gravy, we don't use it for red beans; because the northern folks don't use it.

[@DayNuhLee]

Uncle Chris...i'm here making it now...I just tasted....it's soooooo delicious...thank u from a Bajan living in de UK. ❤

[@michellelogreco3351]

Looks absolutely delicious!

[@Ramon51650]

I'm from Puerto Rico - I've never seen this sort of preparation; it's certainly different. If people cannot find Caribbean pumpkin (calabasa) there are other thickeners even down to the humble potato, but the higher starch content of yautía is extremely welcome. So, my question is: why not prepare sofrito ahead of time: it can be easily refrigerated or frozen, and it will save many preparation steps, and it'll always be useful in many other dishes.

[@Daffman82]

He used ‘Caribbean green seasoning’ which is a pre prepared product

[@aliciaperez2201]

Oh my gosh this looks like Caribbean heaven

[@sharonqaranivalu5152]

OMG I love you, how did you know I needed this for this cold weather...

[@lylinbest948]

Hi Chris, i like your version of red beans will definitely try. Yes also the beans need their pals ie stew chicken, calaloo and mac pie. Thanks for sharing.,keep well.

[@caribbeanpot]

wicked food dey oui

[@AfroTee]

Thank you for this recipe and technique! I don’t like to buy canned beans and thought I needed a pressure cooker to cook dried beans. Now I know my big red pot is gonna do the trick! 🙌🏽

[@meseretgirma757]

U can sock it overnight with cold water and SALT

[@RADCOMJ1]

when i watch you cooking my mouth is running water...london born Jamiacan watching Uncle Chris mih redren.:-)..love your channel my brother :_)

[@ja-kenyan580]

Yes Chris! Pleasure, good ole pot a stew peas.

[@romaDa]

I swear I can just put uncle Chris in the background like a podcast and listen all day

[@NatalieCWilliams]

Chef Chris, I do not like red beans. I'll cook it but I won't eat it!! But I have to say, this looks soooo good that I'm excited to make it....and eat it!! That's rel Caribbean red beans! Thanks Chef! 😀😋👍🏻🇹🇹

[@gailmarchan9570]

Delicious. Now that is red beans.looks so good.

[@fyahgroopie]

Oh my goodness.. Chris I tried this and it came out sooooooo delicious..I ate it with macaroni pie...i made a nice big pot....it was so good I didn't want to eat it all the same day... going to be a soup and just drink... by itself..... The next time I make it it will be with dumplings...😋☺️ Thanks for the recipe 😁

[@boghiutza]

All looks amazing, but I have something to mention:firstly, if you only have few hours to soak the beans, put boiling water over, cover it and in one hour they're perfect. Secondly, never cook them in the same water you soaked them. Changing it helps to remove a part of the "gas situation "

[@boghiutza]

Oh, and never put salt when you cook legumes. That hardens the skin. Put the salt after they're cooked. If you want to help them cook faster, put some baking soda, it will do wonders and the legumes' skin becomes suuuper soft

[@AloriaNataly]

Thanks for this !!!

[@cathypoole2879]

Culantro gives that extra special flavor! Looks incredible!!!

[@Domesticgoddess_Shy]

6 minutes in and my mouth was watering. Looks so good!

[@Blahshog]

OMG! Those beans look fantastic! A must try dish for me, thanks a lot Man!

[@dinahharvey7763]

Me definitely will be cooking this up. Grew up on beans, always a winner dish in my household. Thank you for your twist.

[@lenp00]

That looks amazing, thanks for sharing with us! 🙏. A fellow Canadian.

[@PanteA..]

This looks yummy. I will defenitely try it. Thanks.

[@UU-ww6hc]

I eat a lot of pulses but this recipe takes me to a different level of cooking kidney beans and i will try this one one day for sure.

[@lavernb26]

Blessings Chris loving the spin on the Red beans. Looks Delicious, can't wait to try ❤keep it coming because I'm taking notes 😜

[@caribbeanpot]

more to come yea

[@ethelraj]

Looks good. Will definitely give it a try. Thanks.

[@reasbey]

Didn’t see the brown sugar coming…I love it!

[@bmstoddard]

I had no brown sugar or maple syrup so I substituted with date syrup and it came out great. What is name of fresh greens you added at end?

[@deand5522]

are u in the US? it's called culantro...but u can sub cilantro.

[@labella9291]

This looks delicious, and I look forward to trying to convert your recipe for my crockpot!!

[@vanessasanchez6098]

Looks delicious! I can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us.

[@kattalady8114]

Just made it! Very easy and incredible! I used Butternut Squash. I subbed BBQ sauce for ketchup and it was great. I made the Caribbean Green Seasoning too. I didn't have fresh Thyme and I used ground cloves instead of whole.

[@tonyubr]

I think I've reached bean utopia. This really does taste and smell like carnival on a plate. Thank you buddy 👍🇬🇧

[@drob517]

That’s a full meal for me. Looks delicious.

[@VinnieSutra]

I can smell all those delicious flavors from here. Wonderful Jamaican twist on a staple. 👍ya Mon

[@phyllisgordon6577]

You cooking like how I know it man. More power to you.

[@brltjean6060]

I just tested it. It was incredible. Thanks !

[@cynthiawilliams4723]

Bring back memories yes!

[@caribbeanpot]

nice.. hope they were/are good ones

[@floydthompson8668]

Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe! I always get argued down when I say you don't need meat to season beans! But if I did want to go there, this would make a nice chili.

[@karminiparsan4440]

I looove red beans...you did an awesome job making me drool😊😊

[@caribbeanpot]

one of my fave too

[@jcf6798]

Yes! Love red kidney beans, love rice and beans Jamaican style. Looking forward to this. 😊👍👍

[@caribbeanpot]

give it a try - real nice

[@btrayal]

@@caribbeanpot Hi, and thank you for the recipe! Could you explain what the "Caribbean green seasoning" is?