Mofongo with Fried Plantains and Sautéed Mushrooms

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A traditional Puerto Rican dish reimagined with crispy plantains and savory mushrooms, offering a hearty vegetarian option. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Plantains, Mushrooms, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 large sliced ripe plantains and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves, cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned. Stir in 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Place crispy plantain slices in a bowl and use a potato masher to mash until dough-like. Add mushroom mixture and 2 chopped green onions, mixing until well combined. Transfer to a plate, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and serve.

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