Meal Kit

Coconut Jasmine Rice Bowl

with fried plantains and corn pico de gallo

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Coconuts)

  • Vegetarian
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It's like the old saying, “Life is just a bowl of plantains. . . .” What? You've never heard that saying before? Well, after this meal, you'll wish all your bowls were filled with plantains. We'll also fill you up with fluffy coconut rice, sweet and spicy corn pico de gallo, and black beans. Before you know it, your bowl of plantains will be empty and you'll be hoping life provides you more. Tip: Separation is natural for coconut milk; add entire contents to pot, including any layers on top.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 15½ oz. Black Beans
  • 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
  • Info
    5⅗ fl. oz. Coconut Milk
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • ¾ cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    950
  • Carbohydrates
    157g
  • Net Carbs
    150g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    21g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using Impossible burger, break up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes. If using steak strips, separate into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. If using diced chicken, pat dry and stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using shrimp, pat dry and cook until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side. Add to rice bowl as desired.

  1. 1

    Cook the Coconut Rice

    Separation is natural for coconut milk; add entire contents to pot.

    Bring a medium pot with rice, coconut milk, 2/3 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside covered. Some coconut fat may rise near the surface of rice; stir gently to reincorporate for creamy rice.

    While rice cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Pat plantains dry, and slice into 1/2" fries.

    Drain 15.5 oz. black beans.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice remaining half.

    Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).

    Peel and mince shallot.

    Cut 4-6 thin rounds of jalapeño for garnish. Stem, seed, remove ribs, and mince remaining jalapeño. Retain seeds for more spice. Wash hands after working with jalapeño.

  3. 3

    Cook the Corn and Plantains

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil, corn, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

    Transfer corn to a mixing bowl. Wipe pan clean and return to medium heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil and plantains to hot pan. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove plantains to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  4. 4

    Cook the Black Beans

    Return pan used to cook plantains to medium-high heat.

    Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil and half the shallot (reserve remaining for corn pico de gallo) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 1-2 minutes.

    Add black beans, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until liquid is reduced by half, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Make Corn Pico de Gallo and Finish Dish

    To bowl with corn, add tomato, 2 tsp. lime juice, minced jalapeño (to taste), 1 Tbsp. reserved shallot (add remaining to taste), cilantro, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with black beans, plantains, and corn pico de gallo. Garnish with jalapeño rounds (to taste) and squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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