Bajan beans from Barbados are a traditional dish from the island of Barbados, located in the Caribbean. This recipe reflects the fusion of African, Caribbean, and British influences that characterize the country's cuisine. In Barbados, this dish is very popular and is consumed as a side dish or as a main course on some occasions. In other Latin American and Caribbean countries, this type of preparation with beans and rice may be known by various names, although the specific recipe for "Bajan beans" is distinctive to Barbados and its culinary culture.
In various parts of Latin America, dishes with combinations of rice and beans are called beans with rice or gallo pinto, but the mixture with spices like curry and the use of ingredients such as zucchini and corn in this recipe give it a unique and particular touch from the Bajan island.