Caribbean Plantain and Black Bean Bowl

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Caribbean · 40 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

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Ingredients

• 1 ripe plantains
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained
• 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3/4 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

1. Cook rice with a pinch of salt per package directions and keep warm.
2. Fry sliced plantains in 2 tbsp oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side until golden; drain.
3. Saute diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper in remaining oil 4 minutes.
4. Add black beans, cumin, salt, and 1/2 cup water; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Stir lime juice and cilantro into the beans.
6. Build bowls with rice, black beans, and fried plantain.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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