Cuban-Style Black Beans & Plantains Over Oatmeal

This Cuban-influenced dish takes oatmeal to the dinner table with delicious savory flavors.

Ingredients:

1 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pieces firm, ripe plantain, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chicken broth/stock
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings:

Fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh avocado slices
Cotija or queso fresco cheese

Directions:

Prepare oats according to package directions 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 tablespoon of 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 cilantro, avocado and cheese.

This recipe is courtesy of Quaker Oats.

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