Cuban
Cuban Black Bean & Plantain Bowls
Garlicky black beans paired with sweet fried plantains, avocado, and lime rice.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
The good part
Garlicky black beans paired with sweet fried plantains, avocado, and lime rice.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans
- 1 ripe yellow plantain, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 lime
- Avocado
Make
Method
- 01Sauté onion, green pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano in olive oil until soft.
- 02Add black beans with their liquid and simmer 15 minutes.
- 03Pan-fry ripe plantain slices in oil until caramelized and golden brown.
- 04Assemble bowls with lime rice, garlicky black beans, fried plantains, and avocado slices.
Keep cooking
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