Cuban Rice and Beans

Step 1

Cook the rice according to package directions. Let simmer while preparing the rest of the dish.

Step 2

To make the plantain fries, preheat the oven to 400F. Thinly slice the plantains and place them in a bowl. Add olive oil, cumin, and salt and pepper and stir to coat. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, flipping once.

Step 3

Pico de Gallo: simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

Slice the sweet potato into 1/4". Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large cast-iron skillet and sauté the sweet potatoes until lightly browned and cooked all the way through (about 3 minutes per side)

Step 5

Stir together black beans, cumin, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until beans are heated all the way through.

Step 6

To assemble place a big scoop of rice in the bottom of each bowl. Add black beans, plantain fries, sweet potatoes, Pico de Gallo, and avocado. Top with any additional toppings your heart desires and serve.