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.

Joshua D
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the plantains were a nice touch.


Enoghase Kennedy
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


amarul gazi
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I'm not a fan of Cuban food, but this recipe changed my mind. The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Fareed Ullah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's a great way to try something new and different.


Rana Mia
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Jood Alzaben
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the plantains were a nice touch.


Seraiki Bhutta
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add more salt and spices to make it more flavorful.


Lovely Youdeen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is always fluffy. I love the addition of the plantains, they add a nice sweetness to the dish.


Hk sahon Hossen
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This is my new favorite Cuban dish! The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


yeshua Rangel
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I loved this dish. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


D .v log
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The flavors were so rich and complex. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abel Biruk
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The black beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I loved the addition of the sofrito and the plantains really took the dish to the next level.


Gilbert Rojo
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Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The plantains were a nice touch.


Joseph Christian Amuah
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the flavors were incredible! I'm not the best cook but this came out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!