Monster Mash

Ingredients

• 1 DOLE® green plantain, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 lb baking potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 cups packed DOLE® spinach, chopped
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Directions

1. Add potatoes and plantains to medium saucepan. Cover with water. Stir in olive oil and maple syrup; bring to a gentle boil.
2. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender, adding spinach in the last minute of cooking to wilt. Drain reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
3. Add plantain and potato mixture and reserved cooking liquid back to hot saucepan. Mash with a masher tool or the back of a fork until smooth and creamy. Mix in dried basil and season with salt and pepper.