Next on the list for " Comfort Foods" Mangu a Dominican Favorite.

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3 unpeeled plantains, cut into pieces.
• 1 quart water.
• 1/4 cup olive oil.
• 1 cup sliced white onion.
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt.
• 1 cup sliced Anaheim peppers.

Directions

1. Place the plantains and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until plantains are tender but slightly firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cool plantains, and peel.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
3. In a bowl, mash the plantains with the reserved liquid and salt. Transfer to a food processor, mix in the peppers, and puree. Serve the pureed plantain mixture topped with the onions.

Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg