Picadillo de Platano

Submitted by: Esther 
Living In: Wichita, Kansas, USA
This is a delicious green plantain, beef, and tomato hash recipe that my sister brought back from Costa Rica. It's best served as a vegetable or on a hot tortilla as a boca. 

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Tostones

Submitted by: HANZOtheRAZOR 
Fried plantains are cut into chips for another fantastic little appetizer from Puerto Rico. Tostones may be served with ketchup (kid's favorite) or with garlic in olive oil. 

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Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls)

Submitted by: THUMPANDBABE 
These green plantains are mashed and mixed with peanut butter, salt and then baked. Delicious! This is a South American dish that I usually serve with eggs for breakfast. 

Sweet and Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens

Submitted by: Lauren C. 
Living In: Aurora, Colorado, USA
Leafy collard greens, served warm with a tangy honey, ginger and balsamic vinegar dressing, make a delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish or salad. 

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Rellenitos de Platano

Submitted by: HGAVA 
Sweetened, refried, black beans are surrounded in a blanket of mashed plantain and fried in these Guatemalan snacks. 

Spiced Plantains and Pineapple

Submitted by: buckylarue 
Fried slices of plantain seasoned with spices and combined with pineapple make a sweet spicy dessert or sidedish that goes well with hot or tart foods. 

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Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Submitted by: Melanie 
A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family. 

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Sweet Baby Carrots

Submitted by: MrsAltmiller 
Home Town: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Living In: Travis Afb, California, USA
Honey, butter, and brown sugar combine to make baby carrots irresistible! 

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Sauteed Curried Corn

Submitted by: james 
This simple, spicy side dish goes great with most any American-style chicken, fish or meat. It's also a fantastic mixture to wrap up in your fajitas. 

Spicy and Sweet Spinach

Submitted by: summer_aggies00 
The golden raisins are an unexpected compliment to cooked fresh spinach in this sweet and earthy side dish! 
 
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