CUBAN BOWL

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Lunch bowls are trending for a reason: They are colorful, nutritious, and delicious! This version of the Cuban bowl has all you need for a balanced meal. You can add or remove components to make it your own, but one thing is for sure: Your lunches will never be the same once you give this a go!

Provided by Cool Runnings Foods

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons coconut oil (such as British Class®), melted
1 tablespoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon ground cumin (such as British Class®), divided
1 medium tomato, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups cooked black beans
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 avocados, halved and sliced
2 cups plantain chips (such as Cool Runnings®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss sweet potatoes, coconut oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons cumin in a bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Mix tomato, onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cumin together in a bowl. Set tomato salad aside.
  • Place 1/2 cup black beans and 1/2 cup brown rice in the bottom of each of 4 bowls. Top with 1/4 cup tomato salad, 1/4 of the roasted sweet potatoes, 1/2 a sliced avocado, and 1/2 cup plantain chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.2 calories, Carbohydrate 94.6 g, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 23.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 2297.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Shiloh Mcknight
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This Cuban bowl was just okay. I've had better.


Noleen Banda
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was something different and delicious.


MD AZIMUDDIN
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The Cuban bowl was so flavorful.


Rafiq Baloch
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. The Cuban bowl was amazing!


Ray Madison
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This Cuban bowl was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Sabbir Ahmeed
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I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Crazy Boi
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great weeknight meal.


YUNG MUX LU KENG LU KENG RECORDS
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This is my new favorite Cuban recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Yandokuhle Mkhize
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kyle Roberts
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The Cuban bowl turned out great! The flavors were bold and the pork was tender.


TEHEARA BAKER
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. The ingredients were simple and I had most of them on hand already.


Omodaramola Alasela
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This Cuban bowl was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.