Spicy Black Beans And Rice With Mangoes (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (any hot chile pepper okay)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice (white rice okay)
2 mangoes, ripe, medium sized, peeled and flesh diced

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno, cover, and cook 5 minutes until softened.
Add in seasonings, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Transfer mixture into a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
Add bean, water, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Add the cooked rice and the mangoes.
Allow to cook another 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.