5/10 Plantain Cakes

Plantain Cakes

2 ripe yellow plantains

1/4 cup black olives chopped

1/4 cup diced green chiles  (canned and drained)

1/2 of a large red bell pepper diced

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp ground Cumin

Make it happen:

Cut plantains into 2-3 inch slices. Fry in pan with cooking spray or oil of your choice until brown on both sides. Put all of the cooked plantains in a bowl and mash like potatoes. Add spices and  continue to mash until soft. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Make 1/4cup pancakes and fry in cooking spray or oil of your choice until brown on both sides.

Serve with black beans,  guacamole and salsa Verde of your choice for an amazing meal!

This is the perfect meal or appetizer. It is savory, slightly sweet and just darn hip. You will dazzle your family and guests with your culinary knowledge when you serve these.

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