Cuban-Style Black Bean Oatmeal with Plantains

Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast! Whip up this savory oatmeal recipe for lunch or dinner. Cuban-Style Black Bean Oatmeal with Plantains is a unique and delicious meal option that you can make in less than 30 minutes.

MAIN 30 MINS NON VEGETARIAN HEALTHIER LIVES NORTH AMERICA

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Ingredients

1 Cup(s) Quaker® Steel Cut Oats – Quick 3-Minute

2 Tablespoon(s) Olive Oil

2 piece(s) firm, ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 2

1 Whole large onion, diced

1 Whole green pepper, diced

1/2 Cup(s) chicken broth/stock

2 15 Ounce(s) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained

1 Teaspoon(s) Cumin

1 Pinch(s) Salt & Pepper to taste

Nutrition Information

Calories: 510
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbohydrate: 88g
Fiber: 19g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 19g

Instructions

Prepare oats as usual and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains for 4-5 minutes until golden and slightly browned, turning once after 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and green pepper 5-7 minutes until onion is translucent and beginning to brown.
Add the beans, chicken stock, cumin, salt and pepper, and cook for 5-8 minutes more, until beans are heated. Top oatmeal with black beans and plantains.
If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and cheese.