Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish
- 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
- To make Relish: Combine all ingredients except corn in medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Set aside to marinate while preparing Tostones.
- To make Tostones: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Combine chili powder, granulated garlic, and salt (if using) in small bowl.
- Brush plantains and corn with 2 Tbs.
- oil, and place on hot grill.
- Cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes, or until corn begins to turn dark brown in places.
- Remove corn to plate; flip plantains, and cook 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer plantains to large baking sheet.
- Flatten plantain slices with large, heavy drinking glass dipped in water.
- Brush plantains with remaining 2 Tbs.
- oil, and return to grill.
- Sprinkle with chili powder mixture.
- Grill Tostones 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and crispy.
- Transfer Tostones to serving platter.
- Slice kernels off corncob, and stir kernels into Relish.
- Top each Tostone with 2 Tbs.
- Relish.
tomato, avocado, black beans, cilantro, green onions, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, sugar, corn, chili powder, garlic, salt, green plantains, olive oil
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/grilled-tostones-with-black-bean-and-corn-relish/ (may not work)