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Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 6
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Add something tasty to your family’s Island cuisine night with this tasty mashed plantains side dish – a distinctive meal.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Jun 28, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 4 underripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 to 3 cups beef broth, warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat 1 inch oil in deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until oil starts to shimmer (about 350°F). Add plantain slices; cook until golden brown and tender. Remove from oil.
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    2
    Flatten the plantains using the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass bottle or a tostonera, if you have one. Return flattened plantains to skillet; cook for 30 seconds on each side or until slightly crisp. Remove from skillet; place in large bowl. Cool slightly.
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    3
    Place plaintains, garlic and 1 cup of the broth in food processor. Process until mixture has the consistency of chunky mashed potatoes, adding broth 1/4 cup at a time. Add salt and pepper; process until mixed.
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    4
    Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    To mellow garlic flavor, sauté in oil just until light golden brown before adding to plantain.
  • tip 2
    Use a handheld potato masher if you do not have a food processor.
  • tip 3
    The beef broth amount depends on the size of the bananas and the desired consistency of the recipe.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1660mg
69%
Potassium
620mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
7g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • Add something tasty to your family’s Island cuisine night with this tasty mashed plantains side dish – a distinctive meal.
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