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Toasted Plantain and Cilantro Booster

Yield:6 servings

Serving size:8 oz

• 14.5 oz canned pineapple (packed in juice or water - not syrup)
• Non-stick spray
• 2 yellow plantains, peeled and thinly sliced
• Dash ground red pepper
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1 TBSP fresh cilantro, rinsed, stems removed, and chopped
• 16oz soy milk (or other low-fat milk, as desired)

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup of the juice. Set aside.
• Spray skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat.
• Place plantains in skillet. Cook, covered for 5 minutes.
• Lift lid. Flip plantains to opposite side, sprinkle with pepper and add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice to pan. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove skillet from heat and remove lid to allow plantains to cool.
• In a blender, combine pineapple, remaining juice, yogurt, cilantro, and milk. Blend.
• Slowly add cooled plantain mixture and continue blending until all ingredients are a smooth consistency.
• Chill prior to serving.