Description
Savor the delightful taste of Haitian-Style Boiled Plantains with Garlic and Onion Delight. This simple yet flavorful dish features tender, ripe plantains boiled to perfection, infused with the aromatic essence of garlic and onion. Perfect as a side dish or a light snack, these plantains promise an explosion of flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Haiti. Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this vibrant culinary experience, ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe plantains (about 1 lb)
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Peel the plantains by cutting off both ends and making a shallow slit along the skin. Carefully remove the skin.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add the peeled plantains, chopped garlic, sliced onion, and salt. Stir gently.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the plantains are fork-tender but not mushy.
- Drain carefully and transfer to a serving platter. Add extra salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg