Avocado Plantain Cups


Avocado Plantain Cups
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 large green plantains peeled and sliced into 8 pieces each (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1 avocado, sliced in small pieces
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 orange or red pepped, diced
  • 1/4 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (approx. 1.5 limes)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a 24 cup mini-muffin pan with olive oil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add plantains and cook until tender (12 to 15 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly
  3. Using your fingers or a spoon, press a plantain chunk in the bottom and up the sides of each muffing cup to form a crust
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, remove from pan
  5. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bow. Toss and divided among the plantain cups. Top with an avocado slice.

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