

Cuban-Inspired Black Bean, Plantain, and Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Latin America flavors combine in this sheet pan recipe of plantains, sweet potatoes, cilantro, black beans, and limes combined!
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potato, peeled and roughly diced (about 1 lb)
- 2 large sweet plantain, peeled and sliced into coins ½ inch thick
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 8-ounce can black beans, drained
To serve:
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
Prep Ahead:
If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 450*F.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes and plantains on a sheet pan in an even layer, and place in the oven.
- Bake 15-18 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and beginning to brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and add the black beans, using a large spoon to gently stir the beans into the potatoes and plantains mixture.
- Serve sprinkled with the lime juice and chopped cilantro or parsley.
Prepare From Prepped:
- Peel and chop the sweet potato and plantain and add them to a large reusable bag or container.
- Add the olive oil and dried spices, and toss until the potatoes and plantain are evenly coated.
- Chop the cilantro or parsley and toss with the lime juice and store in a resealable bag or container.
Freeze for up to 3 months or store in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Make From Fresh:
- Preheat the oven to 450*F. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, plantains, oil, and seasonings. Use a spoon to toss and mix, then spread in an even layer on the sheet pan.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake 15-18 minutes, until the sweet potatoes have cooked through and are soft in the center.
- Remove the pan from the pan from the oven and pour on the black beans. Use a spoon to gently mix.
- Top with fresh lime juice and scatter the chopped herbs on top.

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