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Plantain Mash
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 Min
Serves 4 to 6 Servings
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- 4 very ripe plantains
- 1/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1/4 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 C. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
- COMBINE plantains, shortening, brown sugar and vanilla in medium saucepan. Add just enough water to cover plantains. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until plantains are very soft.
- REMOVE plantains with slotted spoon; place in medium bowl. Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Mash or beat with electric mixer on medium speed to desired consistency.
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