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Brazilian Black Bean Soup with Baked Plantains (Vegan, Gluten-Free)


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Baked Plantains 

  • 1 large ripe plantain, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons oil (try coconut)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of chili powder (try chipotle)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

Black Bean Soup 

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/4 cups diced yellow onion
  • 4 large garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon seeded and diced jalapeño pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained well, or 3 cups cooked
  • 3/4 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup seeded and diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the plantains: Place the plantain ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer to a well-oiled baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes, flipping once after 6 minutes. Carefully transfer to a serving plate so the plantains do not stick to the pan as they cool down.
  2. Meanwhile, place a 3-quart pot over high heat. Place the cumin and chili powder in the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and stir well.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-high, add the vegetable stock, black beans, and carrot, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the red bell pepper and corn and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cilantro, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cilantro and mix well.
  4. Top each serving with a few pieces of plantain and enjoy. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1