A taco that says “dessert” almost as much as it says “dinner” Sweet fried plantains covered with a delicious coating are paired up with savory black beans. Topped off with a few select toppings, the sweet and savory flavors combine to make a very satisfying taco that is sure to please.
Taste: ????Delicious! The sweet plantains are a perfect compliment to the savory beans. The plantains with the coating alone could be a meal. We defiantly recommend the lime juice and salsa to add a bit more contrast to the sweetness of the plantains. |
Appearance: ???Not a bad looking taco, but not very much color. You need to get the eye appeal from your toppings. We used cilantro, and salsa. A bit of red onion would have helped. |
Cost: ?????Very affordable. Especially if you have the spices already. This might be one of the most affordable of all the tacos we’ve tried. |
Difficulty: ?????Very easy! It’s just a few simple steps to warm up the beans, fry the plantains, and assemble. |
Verdict: Yes taco!!
Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients
Plantains
- 2 large very ripe plantains peeled and cut on an angle into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
Black Beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- pinch cayenne
FOR SERVING optional
- fresh cilantro chopped
- red onion diced
- hot sauce / salsa
- lime juice
Instructions
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Add black beans to a small saucepan over medium heat and add spices. Once it reaches a low boil, turn heat to low to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
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Peel and chop plantains and heat a large metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add plantains to a mixing bowl and toss with spices.
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Once pan is hot, add coconut oil and plantains and spread into a single layer. Sauté on one side for 2-3 minutes, then flip and sauté on the other side for 2-3 minutes more. Turn down heat if browning too quickly. You're going for a caramelized effect. Set aside.
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In the meantime, prep desired toppings and warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp cloth or paper towel and warming in the microwave for 20 seconds (or place tortillas directly on an oven rack for 1-2 minutes in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven).
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To assemble, top tortillas with black beans, plantains and desired toppings. I preferred salsa, hot sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Ripe avocado would also make a great addition.
Taken from minimalistbaker.com with minor alterations. See the original recipe here: https://minimalistbaker.com/
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