Carnitas con Arroz Verde y Frijoles Negros (Pork, Green Rice and Black Beans)
A generous Mexican home-style plate of crisp pork, green coriander rice, black beans and fried plantain.
Made with Mexican black beans and Cilantro lime rice and Carnitas (slow cooked pork). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Reheat the green rice (see the base recipe) and black beans (see the base recipe) in separate pans with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through. Reheat rice only once.
5 min - 2
Crisp the carnitas (see the base recipe) in a hot dry frying pan for 3 to 4 minutes until golden at the edges and hot through.
3 min 30 s - 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the plantain slices for 2 to 3 minutes a side, until deep golden and caramelised at the edges. Drain on kitchen paper.
6 min - 4
Divide the rice, beans, carnitas and plantain between four plates.
- 5
Add avocado slices and a lime wedge to each.
Tips
- Use plantain with a mostly black skin. It is sweeter and caramelises better.
- Fry the plantain in a single layer so each slice browns and does not steam.
- Serve with a chilli salsa on the table so people can add heat.
Storing and freezing
Keep components in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, and reheat rice only once.
Questions
What is comida corrida?
Comida corrida is a fixed price set lunch served in Mexican fondas, usually with soup, a main with rice and beans, and a drink. This plate is in that spirit.
Can I use ordinary bananas?
No, plantain is starchy and holds its shape when fried. Ordinary banana turns mushy.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. Check the rice and bean recipes for any stock cubes.
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EFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.