Cuban Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 2 plantains, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced red pepper
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add plantains and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
3. Remove plantains from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add black beans, red onion, red pepper, tomato, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked black beans, plantains, white rice, and cabbage or slaw mix. Stir to combine.
6. Drizzle lime juice over the top of the bowl, and mix to combine.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Cuban dish, congrí, is a combination of black beans and rice.
• Plantains are a popular side dish in Cuban cuisine and are often served fried.
• Cilantro is a common herb used in Cuban cooking and adds a bright, fresh flavor to dishes.