"Plantain party bowlš±Plantains are abundant in Jamaica. In fact, I just had a huge bowl of green plantain porridge!!! Seeing as Iām in Jamaica enjoying plantains, Iām reposting this party bowl š. Saucy spiced black beans, Pico De Gallo, roasted plantains. šAn easy meal to put together and thereās something to please everyone...I think. My youngest says, āyou canāt go wrong with rice and beans.ā š"
Plantain and Black Bean Bowl
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If you have a can of black beans, ripe plantains and tomatoes, you can make this bowl! You can skip the rice and add quinoa, or serve on a bed of greens for a lighter lunch!
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 3-4
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ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, mostly drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin,
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste.
- 4 large roma tomatoes, medium diced
- 1/2 small onion, small diced
- 1 jalapeƱo, deseeded and minced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 plantains, sliced 3/4 inch thick
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 F
Step 2
Brush plantains with oil and bake for 10-15 mins or until tender and lightly browned.
Step 3
While plantains cook, sautƩ chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add black beans, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika and season with salt to taste.
Step 5
Allow to beans to simmer for 20 mins, adjust seasoning, and top with fresh cilantro.
Step 6
Combine the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeƱo, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step 7
Serve over rice and assemble to your liking.