Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish Recipe

Name: Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 avocado, cubed (1 cup); 1 cup cooked black beans; 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped; 4 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup); 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. lime juice; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. sugar, optional; 1 large ear corn, husk and silk removed; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. salt, optional; 2 large green plantains, peeled and each cut on the diagonal into 8 3/4-inch-thick slices; 1/4 cup olive oil, for brushing plantains and corn, divided

Servings: persons

1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 avocado, cubed (1 cup)
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sugar, optional
1 large ear corn, husk and silk removed
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
2 large green plantains, peeled and each cut on the diagonal into 8 3/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil, for brushing plantains and corn, divided

1
To make Relish: Combine all ingredients except corn in medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
2
Set aside to marinate while preparing Tostones.
3
To make Tostones: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4
Combine chili powder, granulated garlic, and salt (if using) in small bowl.
5
Brush plantains and corn with 2 Tbs.
6
oil, and place on hot grill.
7
Cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes, or until corn begins to turn dark brown in places.
8
Remove corn to plate; flip plantains, and cook 4 to 5 minutes more.
9
Transfer plantains to large baking sheet.
10
Flatten plantain slices with large, heavy drinking glass dipped in water.
11
Brush plantains with remaining 2 Tbs.
12
oil, and return to grill.
13
Sprinkle with chili powder mixture.
14
Grill Tostones 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and crispy.
15
Transfer Tostones to serving platter.
16
Slice kernels off corncob, and stir kernels into Relish.
17
Top each Tostone with 2 Tbs.
18
Relish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/2 cups), 1 avocado, cubed (1 cup), 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish

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