Mashed Plantains instead of Mashed Potato

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Slice off the ends of the unripe plantains and cut them into thirds without peeling them.

Place the plantain chunks in a pot of water and add salt.

Bring the water to a boil and cook the plantains for about 25 minutes until tender.

While the plantains are boiling, chop garlic and onion for sautéing.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic and onion until softened.

Add fennel seeds to the sautéed garlic and onion for flavor.

Once the plantains are cooked, drain them and remove the peels.

Mash the plantains in the pot with a potato masher.

Add butter and olive oil to the mashed plantains for creaminess.

Incorporate the sautéed garlic and onion mixture into the mashed plantains.

Add cream to achieve desired consistency and mix well.

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