Spinach And Plantain Rounds

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 plantains (ripe)
• oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, beaten
• flour, for dusting
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 use a sharp knife to slice each plantain, lengthwise, into 4 long pieces.
• 2 fry the plantains in a little oil, over medium-high heat, until golden, but not cooked through; remove and drain on paper towels (reserve oil in pan).
• 3 in a separate skillet, cook onions and garlic in butter, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4 add spinach, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, co er and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
• 5 let cool to touch and strain out any liquid.
• 6 form the plantains into rings and secure with half a toothpick.
• 7 pack each ring with spinach.
• 8 heat the reserved oil over medium heat.
• 9 dip the plantain rings in egg, then in the flour.
• 10 fry until golden, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes.
• 11 drain on paper toweling and serve hot or cold.