CARIBBEAN COCONUT BLACK BEANS IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place beans, potatoes and tomatoes in crock pot.
• In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat and saute onions, garlic, brown sugar, cayenne, bell pepper, thyme and chili flakes (if using) until soft.
• Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon on low heat scraping up any browned bits in the skillet.
• Pour the broth/vegetables into the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours. Switch to low heat and add coconut milk for 30 more minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, and serve over short grain brown rice.