Ingredients

For the beans:

• 4 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup cubed smoked bacon
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
• 1/4 cup finely chopped poblano pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin seed, freshly toasted and ground
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander seed, freshly toasted and ground
• 2 1/2 quarts (10 cups) low-salt chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water

For the coconut rice:

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 cups long-grain white rice
• Ground white pepper

For the fried plantains:

• 2 ripe plantains
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

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