Grilled Plantains with Queso Fresco

Queso Fresco is easily found at Taqueria/mexican stores where you can buy it in bulk.

Directions
1. Spray plantain slices on both sides with olive oil cooking spray, and sprinkle with chili powder. Season with salt, if desired. Brush grill with oil. Place plantain slices on grill, close, and cook on medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, or until plantain slices look crisp and dry. Transfer to plate.

2. Place queso fresco on grill, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until grill marks appear.

3. Meanwhile, stir together salsa, cilantro (if using), and 1/2 tsp. lime juice.

4. Arrange greens on one side of each serving plate; drizzle with remaining 2 tsp. lime juice and 1 Tbs. oil. Set 1 layer (4 to 5 slices) plantain slices on other side of each plate; top with grilled queso fresco slices, and then with remaining plantain slices. Spoon salsa over plantains, and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco (if using).

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ingredient list

Serves 2

* 2 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
* 1/2 tsp. chili powder
* 1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
* 2 oz. queso fresco, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, plus more crumbled for garnish (optional)
* 1/2 cup fresh-packed salsa
* 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro, optional
* 2 1/2 tsp. lime juice, divided
* 2 cups torn romaine lettuce or baby mesclun greens

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
Calories 347
Protein 7g
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 3g
Carbs 65g
Cholesterol 9mg
Sodium 204mg
Fiber 6g
Sugar 30g