Name: Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 very ripe large plantains* ((peeled and cut on an angle into 0.25-inch slices)); 1 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp coconut sugar ((plus more to taste)); 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 0.125 tsp cayenne; 1 15-ounce can black beans ((if unsalted, add more salt)); 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne ((or chili powder)); 8 yellow or white corn tortillas or taco shells; 1 medium jalapeño ((seeds removed and sliced)); null chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 medium red onion ((diced)); null null hot sauce / salsa; null null lime juice; null null ripe avocado ((optional))

Instructions

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1

Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the can black beans (1 15-ounce) and ground cumin (0.5 tsp), cayenne (1 pinch). Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
2

Peel and slice the ripe large plantains* (2 very) into 0.25-inch slices. In a mixing bowl, toss the [plantains] with coconut sugar (2 tbsp), ground cumin (1 tsp), ground cinnamon (0.5 tsp), sea salt (0.25 tsp), and cayenne (0.125 tsp).
3

Heat a large metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil (1 tbsp) and the seasoned [plantains], spreading them into a single layer. Sauté on one side for 2-3 minutes until caramelized, then flip and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat if browning too quickly. Set aside.
4

While the plantains cook, prepare your desired toppings. Warm the or white corn tortillas or taco shells (8 yellow) by wrapping them in a damp cloth or paper towel and microwaving for 20 seconds, or placing them directly on an oven rack for 1-2 minutes in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven.
5

To assemble, fill the [tortillas or taco shells] with the warm [black beans], caramelized [plantains], and desired toppings such as jalapeño (1 medium) (seeds removed and sliced), [fresh cilantro, chopped], red onion (0.25 medium) (diced), [hot sauce / salsa], [lime juice], and [ripe avocado] (optional).
6

Best served fresh.