How To Make Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice Step #1. Add the dry beans, red pepper, onion, oregano, dried cumin, garlic powder, tsp salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the Instant Pot®.

1. Cut plantains at a 45-degree angle (on the bias or slanted). 2. Fry in enough oil to cover about half of the plantain slices. 3. Optional: If you make the plantains in advance, place the fried ...