CREAMY MASHED PLANTAINS (PURE DE PLATANO)

Creamy Mashed Plantains (Pure de Platano) image

This is a great variation on mashed potatoes. It's a traditional Venezuelan side dish that is sure to delight your guests! Serve it with fresh fish for a nice Caribbean meal.

Provided by cookaholic

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 very ripe (black) plantains, peeled
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 ounce cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Place plantains in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until plantains can be easily pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain plantains and cut lengthwise to remove veins; cut into smaller pieces.
Place plantains, butter, milk, nutmeg, and white pepper in a food processor and pulse until creamy. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1267.1 mg, Sugar 27.4 g