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Side Dish
Puerto Rican
4 servings
10 minutes
20 minutes
2 ripe plantain bananas, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick slices
2 cups chicken stock or fat-free/reduced fat
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves organic garlic, minced
1 ounce Canadian bacon (1 slice) cut into thin slivers
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the plantains and stock or broth.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the plantains are very tender.
Drain in a strainer, reserving the cooking liquid. Leave the plantains in the strainer.
Heat the oil in the saucepan. Add the onions, garlic and bacon.
Cook for 4 minutes, or until onions are just beginning to brown.
Stir in the plantains and mash with a pestle or the back of a wooden spoon.
Add the reserved stock as necessary to obtain a thick, creamy puree. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the chives or scallions.
