Creamy Mashed Plantains (Pure de Platano) recipe

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Ingredients

2 very ripe (black) plantains, peeled
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 ounce cheese, crumbled

Nutrition Info

323 calories
carbohydrate: 58.8 g
cholesterol: 28 mg
fat: 10.8 g
fiber: 4.4 g
protein: 4.4 g
saturatedFat: 6.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1267.1 mg
sugar: 27.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place plantains in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil, cook until plantains can be easily pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain plantains and cut lengthwise to remove veins, cut into smaller pieces.

  2. Place plantains, butter, milk, nutmeg, and white pepper in a food processor and pulse until creamy. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Recipe Yield

2 servings

Recipe Note

This is a great variation on mashed potatoes. It's a traditional Venezuelan side dish that is sure to delight your guests! Serve it with fresh fish for a nice Caribbean meal.

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