Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls) Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 24 bolas

Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls) Recipe

Ingredients

4 green plantains

peeled

and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup chunky peanut butter

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place plantain chunks and salt into a saucepan and add water to cover plantains. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium and simmer until a fork will easily pierce the plantains about 20 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water then drain the plantains. Allow to steam for a few minutes.

Step 3

Mash the plantain with the peanut butter and reserved water until fine. Allow to cool until you can handle it then roll into 24 golf ball-sized pieces. Place onto prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until the balls firm up and turn golden brown about 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Bolas de Mani (Peanut and Plantain Balls) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 398.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.3g 25%

Carbohydrates: 46.5g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 21.9g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 1344.9IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 22mg 37%

Folate: 58.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 22.3mg 2%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 110.4mg 39%

Potassium: 874.6mg 25%

Sodium: 589.7mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 199

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.