Fried Plantains

Directions

• Skillet directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water before preparing food.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. While the oil is heating peel and slice the plantains. See tips for peeling instructions. Slice plantains into 1/4-inch rounds.
  4. Add plantains to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, for 4 mintues or until tender and golden brown.
  5. Tansfer to paper towel lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Serve at once with avocado cream dip.

  Oven directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Wash hands before preparing food.
  3. Peel and slice the plantains. See tips for peeling instructions. Slice plantains into 1/4-inch rounds.
  4. Place on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil.
  5. Bake until brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and serve at once with avocado cream dip.

  Avocado Cream Dip

  Ingredients:

  1 or 2 ripe avocados
  1 garlic clove, minced
  a dash of salt
  1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  1 Tbsp. lime juice
  1 Tbsp. cilantro, fresh or dried
  1/4 tsp. chili powder
  1/4 cup plain greek style yogurt

  Directions:

  1. Put all ingredients in blender or mash by hand until creamy.

  Number of Servings 4, Serving Size 1/2 cup, Calories 170, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Total Carbohydrates 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Total Sugars 13 g, Includes 0 g Added Sugars, Protein 1 g, Vitamin D 0 mcg, Calcium 3 mg, Iron 1 mg, Potassium 447 mg