26 Reviews of Black Beans and Tomatoes - Hot and Spicy

From: BerrySweet

On Mar 10, 2007

Tasty and easy. I cut the recipe in half, and used Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes. Perfect.

From: Anu

On Mar 24, 2002

Having to cook beans from scratch (with pre-soaking!), since we don't get them in cans here, has always made me think twice before making a beans dish because it takes so much longer. But this recipe was absolutely worth it! I used red kidney beans, which the tomatoes complimented perfectly and gave them a lovely tang. Also, I used black pepper since I didn't have cayenne, so it was less spicy, but it still made a great side for rotis at dinner tonight. Thanks Dorothy, this one's for keeps!

From: stormylee

On Sep 5, 2003

Really good and so quick to make! (Once I've soaked and cooked the beans! I halved the recipe and used 1 1/2 cup of black beans, one can of chopped tomatoes (drained), 2 cloves of garlic and 1 ts of cayenne. I like it hot! I had to omit the cilantro as I didn't have any, but I'll use it the next time - I'm sure it adds that final touch! However, this was yummy even without it. Enjoyed this with tortillas which complemented the taste of this dish perfectly! Thanks Derf!

From: Bergy

On Jan 3, 2005

Hot & Spicy love it!- I cut the recipe in half and used 1 tsp chili flakes in lieu of the cayenne. I didn't have fresh Cilanto but I did have fresh FROZEN cilantro in 1 tsp cubes - wonderful it does the job just like fresh. The canned tomatoes were Fire roasted (something new?). Served with Costa Rican Chilasquiles. The two recipes really compliment each other. Thanks Derf for yet another winner - I do love your recipes — posted Oct 12, 2004 Added comments - I have had a serving of this recipe frozen since my Oct 04 review and defrosted it for tonights dinner - perfect-I added an Anduille sausage and another 1/2 rsp of chile flakes - Wonderful again! Thanks Derf again

From: carole in orlando

On Aug 28, 2005

This is great! Made it with #108305 and a pork roast and it was a big success with my family. I halved the recipe, but did not change any of the ingredients and it was very good. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

From: Emmett The Sane

On Oct 2, 2002

Needs more cayenne, but otherwise this is a fantastic, quick meal! My partner and I have enjoyed it at least a half dozen times in the past couple of months. It's also good without cilantro, if one of your family, like me, have the gene that makes cilantro taste awful. I do recommend doubling or tripling the cayenne if you like spice even a little bit - at 1/2 tsp for the batch, I can't even detect it.

From: Musical Joy

On Jan 27, 2003

Loved this! I altered it a bit --used 5 Roma tomatoes, extra garlic, 1/4 cup fresh broccoli and only 1 can of beans. Instead of cayenne, I used Hungarian (Indian?) paprika and about 1 TBLS. of Chana Masala (I love Indian spices). Ate this w/a warm tortilla for lunch. It was just perfect. So quick, filling and yummy.

From: Lacer

On Jul 9, 2008

Very good, wonderful flavor! I added 1/2 cup chopped red onion in with the garlic. Will definitely make again. Thanks Derf!

From: KPD

On Apr 5, 2009

awesome recipe!! cut it in half and used extra hot rotel for the tomatoes. this is a keeper!! yummy!

From: tinebean21

On Apr 13, 2007

I really liked this dish!!!. I cut the recipe in half, and substituted the can of tomatoes for a can of Rotel, based on BerrySweet's review. The result was quite spicy but delicious. Thank you for sharing