Plantain and Bean Stew

Ingredients

• Lime (1, juiced)
• Fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Vegetable broth (2 cups)
• Tomatoes (2, diced)
• Bell pepper (1, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Black beans (2 cups, cooked)
• Ripe plantains (3, peeled and sliced)

Instructions

1. Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sliced plantains, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the plantains are tender.
5. Add the cooked black beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the plantain and bean stew hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.