Plantain and Black Bean Breakfast Bowl with Avocado and Eggs

A hearty and nutritious breakfast bowl combining the sweetness of ripe plantains with protein-rich black beans, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and perfectly cooked eggs. This meal offers a balanced start to your day with vibrant flavors and textures.

Steps

1. Peel the ripe plantain and slice it diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, warm the black beans for 2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. Cook the eggs to your preference (fried, scrambled, or poached). 5. Slice the avocado. 6. In a bowl, layer the cooked rice as the base, then add black beans, fried plantains, avocado slices, and top with the eggs. 7. Season with additional salt and pepper, and add hot sauce or salsa if desired. 8. Serve warm and enjoy your wholesome breakfast bowl.

1 ripe plantain 1/2 avocado 2 eggs 1/2 cup cooked black beans 1/2 cup cooked white rice 1 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving