Appetizer for 6

Sweet Plantain Puree

Name: Sweet Plantain Puree
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 plantains; 4 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup mexican cream; salt to taste (optional)

$3.25for 430 minServes 6

Cook ripe plantains until tender, then blend them with butter and Mexican cream into a smooth sweet puree.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Plantains, 3$0.89 each typical	3	$2.67Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	6.25 oz	$1.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.87

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
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Typical price

$0.81 per serving$3.25 for 4

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Ingredients

3 plantains
4 tbsp butter
3/4 cup mexican cream
salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Place the plantains in a saucepan, cover them with water, and boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Drain the plantains and return them to the warm saucepan.
Mash the plantains with the butter, Mexican cream, and salt until smooth.
Warm the puree over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.