RELLENITOS - Fried bananas with beans Super Simple

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are nutritious and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Boil ripe plantains in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Peel the plantains and mash them in a bowl until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix black beans with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until combined.

Take a portion of the mashed plantains and flatten it in your palm.

Place a spoonful of the black bean mixture in the center of the flattened plantain.

Fold the plantain over the filling and shape it into a ball or patty.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the rellenitos until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa powder before serving.

Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.

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