Jerk Plantain Seared Triple Tail Chocolate Calypso Beans Red Guava And Carambola Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wire racks.
• Trim the ends of the plantains. Score the skin lengthwise in three spots and peel. With a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the plantains crosswise about 1/8-inch thick.
• Arrange the plantain slices on the prepared baking sheets and spray generously with coconut oil spray. Season with 1/2 tablespoon of the jerk seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Turn over the slices and repeat with coconut oil spray and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon jerk seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then spray the tops of the plantains a second time with coconut oil spray. Rotate the baking sheets from top to bottom and continue baking until the plantains are golden and crisp, another 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets before serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, apple cider vinegar, pomegranate juice, molasses and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put arugula, apples and almonds in a serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 4 serving bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan shavings and pomegranate seeds.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Leaving the plantain skin on, cut each plantain in half, lengthwise down the middle. Place the plantains cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake until tender, and a skewer or knife inserted goes all the way through, about 40 minutes. Remove the plantains and set the broiler to high with a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source.
• While the plantains are baking, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ginger and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Whisk to dissolve the brown sugar, then stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• In a large bowl, combine the beans, minced onion and cayenne with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Toss and set aside.
• Once cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes, remove the plantain skins and discard. Break each plantain into pieces, about 2 to 3 inches long, and place back on the baking sheet. Drizzle the plantains with the brown sugar mixture and toss to coat. Move the plantains to one side of the baking sheet. Lay the trimmed scallions on the empty side of the sheet and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the oil into the scallions to coat evenly. Season the entire sheet with salt.
• Broil the plantains and scallions until the glaze is set and deeply caramelized in spots, and the scallions are charred along the length of each, about 5 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. If the plantains are at risk of burning, pull the plantains from the oven before the scallions have finished.
• Move the scallions to a board, chop and add to the bowl with the beans. Season the beans with salt, toss to combine and transfer to a serving platter.
• Top the beans with the glazed plantains. Garnish with fresh dill, cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve over a bed of greens, as a vegetarian side, or topped with a jammy egg.