Cuban Rice & Beans with Crispy Fried Plantains

Name: Cuban Rice & Beans with Crispy Fried Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided; 1 sweet plantain, sliced; 1 cup regular rice or converted rice; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups water; 1 Tbsp. Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley leaves or cilantro

Preparation Time15 mins Cooking Time30 mins Makes 4 servings

Cook up Knorr’s delicious Cuban Rice & Beans with Crispy Fried Plantains. A recipe that’s quick and easy to make but flavorful to eat!

Ingredients List

4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
1 sweet plantain, sliced
1 cup regular rice or converted rice
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups water
1 Tbsp. Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley leaves or cilantro

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook plantain, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until golden. Remove to paper towels; season lightly with salt.

2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook rice, onion and green pepper, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until rice is golden. Add water and Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in beans and parsley and heat through. To serve, top with crispy plantains.