Name: Citrus Plantain Fritters
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 plantains ripe; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped; 2 limes juiced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 lime

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, mash plantains with a fork or a potato masher until no large chunks remain. Add cilantro, spices, egg and flour. Mix together until completely combined.
2
In a large frying pan, add olive oil. Turn on medium high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add 1/4 cup of plantain batter per fritter to oil. Each batch should consist of about 4-5 fritters so as not to overcrowd pan. Once fritters are golden brown (usually takes 30 seconds-1 minute) flip over and continue to cook on other side until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a large baking sheet.
3
Repeat for the rest of the batter ( makes about 8 fritters). Once all fritters are done an on baking sheet, place in over for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
4
Meanwhile, make aoli. Add 1/4 cup of greek yogurt to a small bowl. Add paprika, lime and garlic. Mix together until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Citrus Plantain Fritters

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