Sweet Plantains with Black Bean Salsa and Lime Crema

Low on the glycemic index and containing abundant fiber, plantains support your heart and fight free radicals; as a bonus, they also work as prebiotics, feeding good-bug probiotics in the gut. Be sure to use ripe plantains, which have a mostly black skin with a little yellow. If purchased green, ripen at room temperature for several days; place in a brown paper bag with a ripe banana to speed the process.

Gluten Free, Veggie, Quick

Sweet Plantains with Black Bean Salsa and Lime Crema

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 medium tomatoes diced small
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large ripe plantains mostly black
• 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil

Ingredients 2 cups cooked black beans rinsed and drained 2 medium tomatoes diced small 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime 1 cup low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 2 large ripe plantains mostly black 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cilantro. Finely grate zest from lime and set aside. Juice half of lime into black bean mixture, reserving other half. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, remaining lime juice, and sour cream or yogurt. Set aside.
3. Score and peel plantains. Halve crosswise, then cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil; once oil is melted and hot, add plantains in a single layer, working in batches with extra oil if necessary. Pan-fry until caramelized, 3–5 minutes per side. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate, then a serving dish. Sprinkle with sea salt. Top with salsa and drizzle with lime crema.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Plantains with Black Bean Salsa and Lime Crema

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 3mg 1%

Sodium 59mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Protein 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 253 cal, 7g fat (2g mono, 0g poly, 5g sat),  3mg chol, 7g protein, 43g carb, 5g fiber, 59mg sodium