Meal Kit
Little Havana Plantain Bowl
with chimichurri aioli
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Eggs
- Fiber-Rich
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Avocado
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 1 Lime
- 1.76 oz. Mayonnaise
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1090
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Carbohydrates127g
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Net Carbs114g
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Fat58g
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Protein13g
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Sodium1330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Zester
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, piri piri seasoning (to taste), and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in beans (prepared in a later step) until combined. Cover and set aside to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Zest, halve, and juice lime.Stem cilantro. Coarsely chop half the leaves; leaving remaining whole. Keep chopped leaves and whole leaves separate.Mince garlic. -
3 Prepare the Avocado
Halve avocado and remove pit by carefully tapping pit with the blade of your knife so it sticks. Gently twist knife to release pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Thinly slice.
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4 Cook the Plantains
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add plantains and garlic salt to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While plantains cook, continue recipe. -
5 Make Aioli and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cilantro, garlic, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, a pinch of lime zest, and a pinch of salt.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with plantains and avocado. Garnish with aioli and whole cilantro leaves. Bon appétit!
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