Cuban Black Beans and Rice with Plantains

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium and cook the diced onion and pepper 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cumin and oregano for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the beans with their liquid and 1 tsp salt, simmer 15 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken, then stir in the vinegar.

4. 4

   Peel the plantains and slice on the diagonal 1/2 inch thick. Fry in the remaining oil in a skillet over medium 3 minutes per side until caramelized; sprinkle with salt.

5. 5

   Spoon beans over the rice and serve with the sweet plantains on the side, a guaranteed kid hit.