MASHED PLANTAINS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Steps:

  • Combine 3 chopped ripe plantains in a saucepan with 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspon kosher salt. Cover with water and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Mash the plantains. Brown 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet, 6 to 10 minutes. Mix into the plantains; add enough of the reserved liquid until creamy. Season with salt, pepper and ground cinnamon.

Tanzil Islam
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Mashed plantains are a staple in my household, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The plantains are always smooth and creamy, and the spices add just the right amount of flavor. I like to serve them with fried fish, and they're always a hit.


Gianna Gallegos
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to prepare plantains, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The mashed plantains were delicious! They had a lovely caramelized flavor, and the spices added just the right amount of heat. I served them


Asif Joiya
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I love mashed plantains, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The plantains are always soft and fluffy, and the spices add just the right amount of flavor. I like to serve them with grilled chicken or fish, and they're always a hit.


Elsa Moges
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These mashed plantains were a hit at my last dinner party. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The plantains were creamy and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I served them with grilled shrimp, and they were a


Betty Mentoor
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I'm not a big fan of plantains, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The plantains were surprisingly delicious. They had a soft and fluffy texture, and the spices added a lot of flavor. I served them as a side to chicken cu


SHEERAZ Angari
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Mashed plantains are a staple in my household, and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare them. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The plantains were smooth and creamy, with a hint of sweetness that balanced well with the savory sp


WILLIAM JABLONSKI
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I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to cook plantains, and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I gave it a try! The mashed plantains were absolutely delicious. They had a lovely caramelized flavor, and the spices added just the rig


Anthony Vaughan
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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to think mashed plantains were bland and boring, but this recipe has proven me wrong. The addition of the garlic, onion, and spices takes them to a whole new level. I served them as a side to roasted pork, and th


Kris Walter
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I was looking for a new side dish to serve with my favorite Caribbean dishes, and I stumbled upon this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The mashed plantains were a hit at the dinner table. They were creamy, flavorful, and a perfect accompaniment to the spi


abdulrehman Abdulrehman
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OMG! These mashed plantains are incredible!! I'm not usually a fan of plantains, but this recipe has changed my mind completely. The combination of spices and herbs is spot-on, and the plantains themselves are cooked to perfection. They're soft and f


Bandu Munasingha
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I've never cooked plantains before, but this recipe made it incredibly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was a delicious and comforting dish. The mashed plantains had a smooth and creamy texture, with a subtle sweetnes


Eileen Consuelo
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Mashed plantains are an absolute delight! I followed the recipe precisely, and the outcome was perfection. The plantains were fluffy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness that complemented the savory spices. I served them as a side to grilled chick