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Black Bean and Sweet Plantain Bowl

Indulge in a flavorful Daniel Fast-compliant recipe with my Plantain and Black Bean Rice Bowl, featuring the perfect blend of sweet plantains, protein-rich black beans, creamy avocado, and wholesome brown rice for a delicious and nutritious vegan meal that's a breeze to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

For Brown Rice

  • 1 cup of brown rice rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cup of vegetable broth *note some brown rice might take a bit more water
  • 1 tbsp garlic paster
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp plant based butter

For Sweet Potato

  • 1 large orange fleshed sweet potato
  • 1/2 a small white onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt to taste

For Black Beans

  • 1 can of organic black beans with liquid
  • 1 tbsp plant based butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 a small onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For Plantain

  • 1 large sweet plantain with skin blackened

Other ingredients

  • 1/2 a ripe avocado

Instructions

For Brown Rice

  • 1. Put the instant pot on the saute function and once hot add butter and olive oil
  • 2. Next, add the brown rice and saute for 1 minute
  • 3. Season rice to taste with kosher salt and add vegetable broth then cover tightly
  • 4. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes and natural release for another 20-30 minutes or until rice is nice and fluffy and all liquid has evaporated and rice is tender

For Sweet Potato

  • 1. To a large nonstick skillet, melt coconut oil on medium heat, then add diced sweet potatoes in an even layer
  • 2. Allow sweet potatoes to cook on medium heat until brown on each side and slightly tender
  • 3. Once potatoes are fork tender, add onion and season with salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder
  • 4. Remove from the heat and set aside once onions are tender

For Black Beans

  • 1. In a small saute pan, melt butter and add olive oil on medium heat
  • 2. To that add black beans with liquid from the can and a splash more of water to clean out the can
  • 3. Add garlic paste, onion and seasoning
  • 4. Mix well, cover and turn heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until black beans start to thicken.
  • 5. Turn off heat and with the back of a fork, smash a few beans to thicken sauce, allow the beans to sit until serving

For Plantain

  • 1. Slice plantain into 1/2 inch rounds then sear in coconut oil in a nonstick skillet
  • 2. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side ensuring you keep a close eye because they will burn very quickly
  • 3. Remove browned plantain and drain on paper towel

To Assemble

  • 1. Plate brown rice, cooked black beans, sweet potatoes and plantains, then top with slices of ripe avocado if desired