Prep for Success Recipes: Plantain chips with warm cilantro dipping sauce
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Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories 1088, Protcin4.501 Gm, Carbs 33.11 Gm, Fat109.7 Gm, Cholesterol 0 mg, Dietary Fiber 2.087 Gm, Sugor0.03 Gm, Sodium 682.2 mg, Calcium 89.82 mg, Potassium 704.5, lron4 .515 mg
DIRECTIONS
1. Trim off ends of plantains, and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit).
2. Microwave for 1 minute at 50% power, then pull off peel; cut diagonally into slices.
3. Pour both oils into a 3” to 4” deep frying pan; bring to Medium-High heat.
4. Working in batches, add plantain to the pan, and cook until golden brown, turning occasionally, for about 4 minutes.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Cool slightly. Serve with warm cilantro dipping sauce.
Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce
1. Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor until cilantro is finely chopped, about 15 seconds; transfer mixture to medium heatproof bowl
2. Heat oil in a skillet over Medium heat until hot; slowly whisk into cilantro mixture.
3. Mix in ho t sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer to a small bowl.