What gives the stewed black beans their unique flavor?

The stewed black beans get their unique flavor from a blended mixture of onions, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and scotch bonnet, simmered with diced Roma tomatoes and cooked black beans.

What kind of plantain should I use for this recipe?

For this recipe, you should use a large ripe plantain, which will be sweet and fry up to a golden, tender texture when cooked as directed.

How should I prepare the plantains?

The plantains are prepared by heating canola oil in a small fry pan, ensuring enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan, then frying the ripe plantain.

Can I adjust the spiciness of the black bean stew?

Yes, the spiciness of the black bean stew can be adjusted by varying the amount of scotch bonnet used in the blended aromatic mixture.

How should I store any leftover High-Protein Sweet Plantains and Stewed Black Bean Bowl?

Leftover stewed black beans can be stored separately from the fried plantains in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It's best to fry plantains fresh just before serving.

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High-Protein Sweet Plantains and Stewed Black Bean Bowl
[Vegan]

EK By: Elsie Kruz

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A vibrant bowl featuring golden-fried sweet plantains alongside a rich, dark stew of black beans, garnished with fresh herbs.

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High-Protein Sweet Plantains and Stewed Black Bean Bowl [Vegan]

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This sweet plantain and black bean bowl is hearty, spicy, and oh so delicious. This is a great comfort dish, and pan-frying the plantains just makes it extra special.

Ingredients You Need for High-Protein Sweet Plantains and Stewed Black Bean Bowl [Vegan]

For the Stewed Beans

3 cups cooked black beans (Salted)
2 cups Roma tomatoes diced
1 cup onions, diced
1/2-inch cube ginger
1/2 small onions
1 spring onion
3 large garlic cloves
1 small scotch bonnet
1-2 tablespoon canola oil
Salt to taste

For the Plantains:

1/2 cup canola oil
1 large ripe plantain

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How to Prepare High-Protein Sweet Plantains and Stewed Black Bean Bowl [Vegan]

For the Beans:

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add in onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add in diced tomatoes and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add black beans, stir well and cook for a couple of minutes or so.
Blend onions, garlic, ginger, spring onions and scotch bonnet with about 1/4 cup of water. Add into the skillet with 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt. Serve with ripe plantains

For the Plantains:

Heat oil in a small fry pan (oil enough to just cover the bottom of the pan)
Wash, peel and slice plantain into thin angled strips.
Once the oil is hot carefully add in plantains. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Serve with beans.

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