Caribbean · dinner
Caribbean Black Bean and Plantain Bowls
A Caribbean-leaning bowl with sweet plantains and lime, using fresh cilantro and scallions before they wilt.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $14
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Produce
- ripe plantain2 piece
- avocado1 piece
- lime2 piece
- cilantro1 bunch
- scallion1 bunch
Cans & jars
- black beans2 can
Pantry & grains
- microwave jasmine rice2 package
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
Spices
- allspice1 tsp
Method
- 1
Slice plantains on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 2
Fry in oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side until deep golden; salt lightly.
- 3
Simmer drained beans with allspice, half the sliced scallions, and a splash of water over medium 8 minutes, mashing a few.
- 4
Microwave rice per package and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- 5
Build bowls with rice, beans, plantains and sliced avocado; finish with lime wedges.
Kitchen note
Choose plantains that are yellow with black spots for sweetness. Keep leftover cilantro for the curry.Approximate per serving: 780 calories, 22g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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