Caribbean Black Bean Casserole with Spicy Mango Salsa

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Caribbean Black Bean Casserole with Spicy Mango Salsa
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2
cups chicken broth

1
cup uncooked basmati rice

2
tablespoons olive oil, divided

1/2
pound chorizo sausage

2
cloves garlic, minced

1
cup chopped red bell pepper

3
cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2
cup chopped fresh cilantro

2
small mangoes

1
cup chopped red onion

2
tablespoons honey

2
tablespoons white wine vinegar

1
teaspoon curry powder

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/2
teaspoon ground red pepper



Preparation:
1.
Place chicken broth in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

2.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet to cutting surface. Cut into 1/2-inch slices; set aside. Drain fat from skillet.

3.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 1-1/2-quart casserole; set aside. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in beans, sausage, rice and cilantro.

4.
Spoon sausage mixture into prepared casserole; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

5.
Peel mangoes; remove seeds. Chop enough flesh to measure 3 cups. Combine mango and remaining ingredients in large bowl.

6.
Spoon sausage mixture onto serving plates. Serve with mango salsa. Garnish, if desired.





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