Cuban Black Bean Skillet with Plantains

Name: Cuban Black Bean Skillet with Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 13 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 2 yellow onions (chopped); 2 green bell peppers (chopped); 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 6 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 2 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 4 plantains (ripe, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds); 1 crusty bread (sliced)

A savory one-pan black bean dish with bell peppers and onions, served with quickly pan-fried sweet plantains and crusty bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 13
Cuisine: Cuban
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.47/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber
Halal
Pescatarian

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions (chopped)
2 green bell peppers (chopped)
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
6 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cup vegetable broth
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
4 plantains (ripe, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
1 crusty bread (sliced)

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a very large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onions and chopped green bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
While the beans simmer, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and tender.
Serve the Cuban black bean skillet hot, topped with the fried plantains. Serve with slices of crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Plantains are naturally sweet when ripe. Choose plantains that are mostly black for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 311
Protein: 13.5 g
Carbohydrates: 56.9 g
Fat: 4.3 g
Fiber: 11.1 g
Sodium: 981 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Sugar: 12 g