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Caribbean Rice

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Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato or 1 (15 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained and diced 1/4 cup water 4 cups cooked rice 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup green onions (scallions) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped fresh Del Monte pineapple 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. ground ginger Dash cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. chopped peanuts, optional Place sweet potatoes* and water in microwave-safe dish, covered, and microwave for about 3 to 4 minutes until done. Drain and dice. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sweet potatoes, green onions, red bell pepper, and pineapple. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, olive oil, ginger, cayenne, salt and pepper. Carefully toss with rice mixture; sprinkle with peanuts, if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Makes 10 servings.