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Plantain Salad

Warm sweet fried plantains are tossed with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and fresh peppers in a zesty citrus dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

West AfricanSaladStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains, diced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Fry 2 diced ripe plantains for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp chili powder together in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup grated carrots, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper to the bowl and toss to coat.

  5. 5

    Top the dressed vegetables with fried plantains and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Plantain Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until golden brown.

Is Plantain Salad spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Plantain Salad comes from 1/4 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Plantain Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 3 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Plantain Salad keep?

The base of Plantain Salad is cabbage, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Plantain Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the plantains drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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