Eat Smart Veggie Recipe Contest

Broccoli slaw salad with papaya habanero peppers avocado dressing. Enjoyed with plantain chips. Was my entry for the Eat Smart Veggie Contest we ended up winning $300.

Ingredients

4 Green Plantains

3 cups Canola Oil

1 Bag Eat Smart Broccoli Slaw

1/2 Large peeled Papaya

1 Ripe Avocado

3 Fresh Squeezed Limes

2 Tomatoes

2 cups Cilantro

1/4 small Habanero Pepper

1 Tablespoon Sea Salt

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Method

Plantain Chips: cut both ends off the plantains microwave for 2 minutes and let cool. Peel the plantains with a knife. Using a mandolin or a peeler, slice the plantains.
Fill a large skillet with about 3 cups of canola oil to completely cover the plantain chips. Heat the oil to about 360° F.
Fry the plantains, turning occasionally until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Dressing

In blender toss 1/4 cup of three slices papaya, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 avocado, 1 cup cilantro, Habenero, olive oil and lime juice. Set aside.
Salad

Combine Broccoli Slaw, the rest of Avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, papaya, dressing and season with salt.

Transfer salad into a bowl and place chips around.