Cuban Black Bean Dip with Plantain Chips

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
• 1/2 Onion
• 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Plantains
• to taste Salt
• for frying Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse and drain the black beans.
2. 2In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add minced garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the black beans and lime juice to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
6. 6For the plantain chips: Peel the plantains and slice them thinly.
7. 7Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
8. 8Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
9. 9Serve the black bean dip with plantain chips.

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