Spinach and Plantain Rounds Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 plantains (ripe )
oil, for frying
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
flour , for dusting
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Use a sharp knife to slice each plantain, lengthwise, into 4 long pieces.
Fry the plantains in a little oil, over medium-high heat, until golden, but not cooked through; remove and drain on paper towels (reserve oil in pan).
In a separate skillet, cook onions and garlic in butter, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add spinach, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, co er and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Let cool to touch and strain out any liquid.
Form the plantains into rings and secure with half a toothpick.
Pack each ring with spinach.
Heat the reserved oil over medium heat.
Dip the plantain rings in egg, then in the flour.
Fry until golden, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes.
Drain on paper toweling and serve hot or cold.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	213.27 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.02g	12%
Cholesterol	56.19mg	19%
Sodium	104.34mg	4%
Potassium	869.3mg	18%
Total Carbs	34.26g	11%
Sugars	14.79g	59%
Dietary Fiber	5.33g	21%
Protein	7.07g	14%
Vitamin C	23.7mg	40%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	160.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.73 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.53g	12%
Cholesterol	24.69mg	19%
Sodium	45.86mg	4%
Potassium	382.05mg	18%
Total Carbs	15.06g	11%
Sugars	6.5g	59%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	21%
Protein	3.11g	14%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	40%
Iron	1.5mg	19%
Calcium	70.7mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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