Banana Black Beans

[mdvegan]

An astounding hit!!!

[permanentgrin]

After all the rave reviews I figured I'd better try these.  I added cumin and skipped the soymilk like some others have suggested, and it was definitely good.  I made burritos.  Just a suggestion...out of my array of hot sauces I liked the vinegary one the best on this, probably because it helped counter-act the sweetness a little.  In the future I'll probably add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the beans.  But maybe that's just me. Great recipe though, and so easy.

[virginiah]

This was surprisingly good! I was nervous, but it was a snap to make, and it really does taste good enough to make again! 

[IlansterMonster]

I've been wanting to try this now for awhile and finally had the opportunity tonight.
I did make some changes though...
I used a semi-ripe plantain instead of a banana. I also decided against using coconut milk even though I had it because I was afraid it'd be too heavy. I ended up using unsweetened vanilla almond milk for all the liquid and it was perfect. SLIGHTLY sweet like coconut milk, but not nearly as fatty or heavy. I served it with a side of Spanish style quinoa and a bit of tofutti sour cream. Thanks for the recipe!

[L2Baker]

Like others who had reviewed this recipe, I was worried about the bean/banana combination.  The banana added a new dimension of sweet to balance the spice of the beans.  Next time I would use less coconut milk.  Glad I tried it!

[irisa68]

I made this last night for my daughter who hates black beans. After she ate this she had changed her mind, now this is one of her fav dishes. Thanks now she will eat her beans!

[berryraw]

This recipe had my curiosity up for quite awhile and I FINALLY got to make it.  I followed the recipe except for using homemade almond milk instead of soy.  The outcome was good, unique, but not too exciting.  My curiosity is satisfied and my belly

[bulletshapedkiss]

i made this recipe because i love black beans and i love bananas but i really think this recipe is a little too plain. it needs more flavor than just heat. i might play around with it soon. 

[austux]

I followed the recipe exactly except for (being artistic with the shape)

Yes, I was impressed by your edible sculpture. (-:

Looking forward to having access to real cooking facilities, storage of my own, etc, within a few weeks.

[krs]

Don't know if I'm really qualified to review this recipe since I changed it up so much, but I did do the black beans/banana/coconut milk combo.  Coconut milk, to me, says curry, not cumin, so I doubled the beans to 4 cups cooked, one can of LITE coconut milk, 1 tsp curry pwd, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp cayenne, about 1/4-1/3 cup chunky pb (sounds weird with beans, I know), and a healthy amount of salt.  The pb thickened up the milk, then I added the two bananas.  I served it over brown rice.  I thought it was really good, if a little unusual.  My husband wasn't so sure, but he's willing to withhold judgement until he tries it again after it's had time for the flavors to meld a bit more.

Overall, I would say definitely yummy comfort food.  I would make this again.

[michelle1225]

I just made this just to take a picture of it.  I was really skeptical about mixing it up with bananas and coconut milk,  but it's actually pretty good it just needs a little salt cause it's too bland.


Thanks for the quick recipie!!!

[michelle1225]

ok

[Living_My_Truth]

I think I'm one of the few that thought this was just OK...might make it again sometime...

[EZ_Montreal]

This was delicious and quick! I substituted the soymilk for more light coconut milk and used dried hot pepper flakes as well as chili powder for heat. Also, dried shredded coconut makes a nice garnish on top.

[awnree1]

Good recipe. I wasn't sure what to expect, but all of the other reviews were helpful. I don't care for bananas, but I did enjoy them in the recipe. I did not care for it as much the next day nuked in the microwave tho, I'm gonna have to figure something else out for the reheating. 

Thanks for sharing.