cuban-style black beans + rice with coconut cream

📝 Ingredients

• 2x 14 oz. cans black beans, rinsed + drained
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 c. chicken or vegetable stock
• olive oil
• salt + pepper
• 1 pint mini grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 tbsp. roughly chopped cilantro or parsley
• olive oil
• salt + pepper
• 2 c. basmati rice
• 1 can of coconut cream*
• Avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Set aside.
2. 2Gently warm the coconut cream until it becomes liquid. Transfer to a bowl; it will slightly thicken again as it sits.
3. 3Add the sliced tomatoes and herbs to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Allow the tomatoes to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
4. 4In a large skillet, warm a splash of olive oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, peppers and cumin. Saute until soft and golden, about 10-15 minutes.
5. 5Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. 6Add the beans.
7. 7Add the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper as desired.
8. 8To serve, portion the rice onto plates. Add the beans, and top with marinated tomatoes and any of their juices. Garnish with chunks of avocado, cilantro, and drizzle with coconut cream. Serve with fresh lime wedges.