Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice and Plantains Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice and Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice; 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 2 firm, ripe plantains, peeled and cubed; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 green pepper, seeded and diced; 1 vegetable bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 cup water; 2 15.25-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 large red onion, chopped for garnish; 1/2 cup snipped cilantro leaves for garnish; 1 bunch thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 firm, ripe plantains, peeled and cubed
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 vegetable bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 cup water
2 15.25-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 large red onion, chopped for garnish
1/2 cup snipped cilantro leaves for garnish
1 bunch thinly sliced scallions for garnish

1
Cook rice according to package directions, and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs.
3
oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook cubed plantains 4 to 5 minutes, until just golden.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
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oil over medium heat, and saute yellow onion and green pepper 7 to 10 minutes, or until onion turns golden.
7
Add vegetable bouillon, beans, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes more, or until beans are heated through.
8
Spoon rice into large serving bowl or individual soup bowls, top with plantains and vegetables, and garnish with red onion, cilantro, and scallions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice, 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, 2 firm, ripe plantains, peeled and cubed, 1 large yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice and Plantains falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice and Plantains

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