Plantain patties

• 3 firm but ripe plantains
• 2 tbsp chopped chive
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 clove garlic (grated)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

1. Boil plantains until tender --about 10 to 15 minutes
2. Drain ,peel and mash with a potato masher.
3. Add the chive, parsley , garlic , salt and pepper to taste
4. Form into patties .
5. The starch in the plantains hold the patties together .As an alternative you can make small appetizer balls
6. Add oil and butter in a pan --under moderate heat fry patties until golden brown .
7. These can be served with any grilled , baked , fried meat as an alternative to potatoes.
8. Note--you can also melt the butter mixed with the oil --brush both sides of these patties and grill or bake them

plantains, chive, parsley, clove garlic, olive oil, butter

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/366500-plantain-patties (may not work)