Name: Vegetarian Beans and Rice Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1 package Knorr® Fiesta Sides - Yellow Rice; 5 very ripe, yellow plantains ((see notes)); 1 tablespoon coconut oil ((or oil of your choice)); 2 cans low sodium black beans (drained and rinsed); ½ cup low or reduced sodium vegetable stock; 2 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 large tomato (small diced); 1 green bell pepper (small diced); ½ yellow onion (small diced); ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro (minced); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lime (juiced)

Description

This quick, plant based meal is full of flavor and great nutrition. It's a perfect meal for a busy night to feed your family, including teen athletes.

Ingredients

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1 package Knorr® Fiesta Sides - Yellow Rice
5 very ripe, yellow plantains ((see notes))
1 tablespoon coconut oil ((or oil of your choice))
2 cans low sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup low or reduced sodium vegetable stock
2 teaspoon tomato paste
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 large tomato (small diced)
1 green bell pepper (small diced)
1/2 yellow onion (small diced)
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro (minced)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime (juiced)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper to cover.
Peel plantains and slice at an angle into ½” thick pieces. Toss cut plantains with coconut oil (or oil of your choice) and arrange on baking sheet in single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until plantains are soft and edges become golden brown. Turn on the broiler and broil plantains for 1 minute directly under heat to complete cooking. Let cool.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add black beans, low or reduced sodium vegetable stock, tomato paste, oregano, and garlic. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for at least 10 minutes, but can continue simmering until all of dinner is ready.
In a mixing bowl, combine tomato, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice. Toss to combine.
In a second saucepan, make the Knorr® Fiesta Sides - Yellow Rice according to the directions. When cooking is complete, remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble dinner by dishing rice with beans on top. Then top beans with at least ½ cup pico. Place 4-6 plantain slices on plate. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Choose very yellow plantains with brown spots. It is good for plantains to be brown and soft.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Entree, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Latin