Mangu

A Dominican favorite usually eaten in the morning.

Step: 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.

Step: 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.

Step: 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.

Per Serving: 210 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 33.3g; fat 9.5g; sodium 1756mg.

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