**Hearty Plantain and Chorizo Stew with Black Beans**

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Estimated Time: 35 minutes

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By Aaron Hutcherson

This comforting and substantial one-pot stew features black beans, chorizo, and ripe plantains. The combination of plantains and chorizo imparts a delightful blend of sweetness and spice to the stew. It is crucial to utilize ripe plantains to achieve this specific flavor profile; therefore, it is recommended to visit Latin or Caribbean markets for the best selection. (In the event that only green plantains are available, please note that it may take a week or more for them to ripen.)

If you wish to extend the recipe to serve more people, consider serving it with rice.

Storage: Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Where to purchase: Plantains are commonly available at Latin or Caribbean markets as well as well-stocked supermarkets.

By staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

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Ingredients

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Servings: 4-6 (yielding approximately 7 cups)

Instructions

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Total: 35 mins

1. ### Step 1

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the chorizo and cook, using a spoon to break the meat apart, until the fat begins to render and the sausage starts to brown, approximately 3 minutes. Incorporate the onion, cumin seeds, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if preferred), and cook while stirring regularly until the onion begins to soften, which should take 3 to 5 minutes.

1. ### Step 2

Introduce the plantains, beans, and chicken stock or broth, then raise the heat to bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the plantains are tender and the liquid has slightly reduced, around 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

1. ### Step 3

When ready to serve, distribute the stew into bowls and garnish with cilantro, queso fresco, and lime wedges.

Ingredient Substitutions

For a vegan option, use plant-based chorizo and vegetable stock or broth, and opt for plant-based queso fresco or exclude it altogether.

Substitute ground cumin for cumin seeds.

Swap plantains with sweet potatoes.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving (1 heaping cup), based on 6 servings

• ### Calories

394

• ### Fat

13 g

• ### Saturated Fat

4 g

• ### Carbohydrates

55 g

• ### Sodium

448 mg

• ### Cholesterol

60 mg

• ### Protein

17 g

• ### Fiber

12 g

• ### Sugar

14 g

This nutritional analysis is an approximation based on the available ingredients and this specific preparation. It is not intended to replace advice from a dietitian or nutritionist.

By staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

Tested by Aaron Hutcherson and Kara Elder.

Published on February 6, 2024

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