CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS WITH RICE AND PLANTAINS

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Categories     Bean     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 plantains, peeled and cubed
1 lg. yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, seeded & diced
1 cup vegetable stock
2 15 oz. cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Possible Garnishes:
1/2 lg. red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 bunch sliced scallions

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice and set aside. 2. Heat 1 T. oil over medium heat. Cook plantains for 4-5 minutes until golden. Remove from heat. 3. Heat remaining oil and saute the onion and pepper for 7-10 minutes. Add stock, beans, cumin, salt and pepper, and cook for 5 more minutes. Mix with plantains. 4. Serve bean mixture over brown rice. Garnish, if desired.

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