Cuban-Style Black Bean Oatmeal with Plantains

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

25 min

Servings:

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.

Ingredients

1 cup Quaker® Steel Cut Oats - Quick 3-Minute
2 tbsp olive oil
2 pieces firm, ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 2
1 whole large onion, diced
1 whole green pepper, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth/stock
2 15 oz cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp cumin
1 pinch salt & pepper to taste

How to make it

1

Prepare oats as usual and set aside.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and cheese.