Low Sodium Garlic & Herb Mashed Plantains

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Low Sodium Garlic & Herb Mashed Plantains

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 green plantains (about 2 lb total)
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½ cup olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2–4 tbsp bone broth, warmed

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Peel the plantains by cutting off both ends, scoring the skin lengthwise along the ridges, and pulling the peel away in sections. Cut the flesh into 1-inch rounds.
2
Heat 6 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the plantain rounds in a single layer — work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding — and fry for 4–5 minutes per side, until deep golden and tender when pierced with a fork. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.

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