Tostones (fried plantains)

Use the greenest (molted yellow is fine) plantains you can find. You can use the ripe ones(dark yellow of black), but these will be sweeter (still delicious though!).

Peel and Slice in 1/2 inch to 1 inch slices. Boil or fry in oil until soft enough to mash. Using the back of a glass (oiled), squish plantain slices. Fry each one in hot olive oil until crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. Top with a healthy shaking of salt! If you use the sweet ones, you can still top with salt or experiment with sugar and eating it as a dessert.

Serve immediately.

Black Beans and Rice

Sautee up some garlic, onions, and veggies like peppers and zucchini. Add a can or two of GOYA black beans, lots of cumin, chili powder, a little salt. Cook until veggies are tender. Serve over basmati rice, and top with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.

For a treat, serve with fried plantains.