Thursday, July 9, 2009

Spicy Plantain Slices




This is a tasty and simple recipe, simply coat slices of a ripe plantain with masala powder, chili powder and salt and fry in olive oil.
 I also made some plain ones for Jasmine. I plan to eat this tonight with rice, broccoli, Dal and okra, good veggie meal!
Apparently the plantain is a higher nutritional value than a banana, it is high in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, B6 and has moderate protein  typical average size plantain fruit after cooking contains 50 – 80grams of carbohydrate, 2 – 3 grams of protein, 4 - 6 grams of fibre and about 0.01 to 0.3grams of fat.

On the topic of vitamin C: I just came across this study, so for all you men eat your vitamin C rich produce!

Men need plenty of vitamin C to help prevent Gout:

A Recent study done in men has shown that men who consumed 1,500mg of vitamin C per day had a 45 percent less chance of getting gout. Compared to those who consumed 250mg. Great sources include, tangerines, oranges and orange juice, broccoli, tomato juice, and green peppers. Rebecca

Source: ADA’s Public Relations Team

23 comments:

  1. looks delightful! love how you incorporate all of the nutrition info. enjoy your dinner.

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  2. I love the nutritional information! Thanks!

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  3. Gout is no fun, thanks for the info! I always tell men to watch their protein intake, and their alcohol, but I'd never heard of the vitamin C correlation. Thanks!

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  4. I love,love,love plantains....Thank you for the info

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  5. Ive never tried a plantain before - this recipe sounds yummy!

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  6. I have onl had plaintains a few times and have enjoyed them. Never knew how nutritionally valuable they are.. thank you.

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  7. I love these spicy plantains! What a delicious dinner!

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  8. Love plantains and I'm sure the spices give the banana extra boost of flavor!

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  9. I shall join in the chorus of "I love plantains". They're always great to add to dishes. Love the spicy twist to them. ;-)

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  10. Spicy plantains...nice! I'll make them this way next time- they sound great!

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  11. Rebecca: thanks Rebecca!
    Dana: thanks
    Gina: I didn't know this either so no worries
    Erica: me too
    FInsmom: they are great esp when going black as sweeter!
    Donna: tasty and good for ya perfect combo!
    Reeni: thanks
    Peachkins: hubby liked them
    Jenn:thanks, nice and simple Jenn style LOL
    Girlichef: thanks

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  12. Yum--looks delicious and good for you too.

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  13. Love plantains, never had them spicy. Sounds like they were very good.

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  14. I love plantains, I'll have to try this recipe! Great combo of flavors!

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  15. Deb best combo
    Denise you will love it
    Hannah hope u like it

    Rebecca

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  16. Oh yum I love plantains!!! I always feel bad though since they are fried in so much oil... I need to make these at home :) OH and seriously great idea for a giveaway! I'll have to do a poll and see which crochet animal they like the best :D

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  17. wow, that's an awesome idea! I LOVE plantains.

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  18. Reb-that's an all time fave dish. I have also tried it with garlic,green chillies,salt,pepper and little oil-and then microwaved it on high.Tastes great.

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  19. This is a seriously great idea. Now I know how good something I love actually is for me. Thanks.

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  20. Olga: thanks and thanks for visiting
    Sweta: oh microwave healthy
    Mary thanks
    Steph: yep I am full of them he he

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  21. You have to look really hard to find them in my neck of the woods, must try harder to get some.

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  22. I bet this is so tasty! Thanks for the info on men and vitamin C.

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  23. yum! We always make plantains and different ways too but I've never had them spicy! Can't wait to try these!

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