Ingredients

1 Tablespoon oil (optional)

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1/3 onion, yellow

1 can black beans, drained

1½ cups of basmati rice

2 fresh green plantains, chopped

1 Tablespoon cumin

1 Tablespoon paprika

¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste

3 cups water

Preparation

  1. In a deep pan, pot or skillet heat oil or a few tablespoons of water. Sauté onions until translucent (five minutes), then add garlic, cook until soft. Do not brown.
  2. Mix in the rice, black beans, plantains, and spices.
  3. Add water, bring to a boil and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender.

Garnish with salsa, cilantro, chopped tomatoes and chopped scallion.