If not, do it now! It’s the perfect time to put those gorgeous black beans to use in this EASY, 10-ingredient Roasted Plantain Black Bean Bowl! The base of this bowl is rice and beans, but the real star of the show in our opinion is the plantains, which are tossed in coconut oil and sea salt and roasted to perfection at high heat. The result is plantains that are crispy and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside, and they pair perfectly with the savory, spicy flavors in this bowl.
About Plantains
Plantains are grown and enjoyed in many tropical regions around the world, especially in the Caribbean, Latin America, and West Africa. They are a relative of the banana, but tend to be larger and starchier. Mmmm, starch. They can be consumed when green (unripe) or yellow (ripe). But in this recipe, we recommend ripe, yellow, spotty plantains for best results. Because that’s when they’re most sweet! For serving, the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings. In addition to the easy 2-ingredient cabbage slaw, we went for ripe avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and this AMAZING 5-ingredient Habanero Hot Sauce. It’s super spicy, so watch out. If you’re not up for something spicy, stick with lime juice and guac! We hope you all LOVE this bowl! It’s: HeartyFlavorfulSavory + SweetSatisfyingFiber- + Protein-richEasy to make& SO freakin’ delicious This would make the perfect meal when you need to feed yourself or your family and friends with something hearty and healthy quick! Once the beans are cooked (or you use canned), your cook time is 30 minutes at most for the rice, which means it’s on the table fast! If you’re into vegan bowls, also be sure to check out our Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls, Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowls, Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl, Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl, and Greek Goddess Bowl! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
