Croquetas de Plátano Maduro Rellenas de Frijoles Negros (Sweet Plantain & Black Bean Medallions) – Authentic Equatorial Guinea Recipe
Caramelized golden plantain medallions stuffed with savory garlic black beans.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Mashed ripe sweet plantains formed into golden medallions, Seasoned black bean and pepper center, Avocado salad, Garlic, Cumin
Ingredients for Croquetas de Plátano Maduro Rellenas de Frijoles Negros (Sweet Plantain & Black Bean Medallions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) mashed ripe sweet plantains formed into golden medallions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups seasoned black bean and pepper center, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup avocado salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Equatorial Guinea seasoning (cumin, cilantro, lime juice)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add mashed ripe sweet plantains formed into golden medallions and seasoned black bean and pepper center along with cumin, cilantro, lime juice, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with avocado salad and serve straight from the skillet.