Chimichurri Mashed Plantains

I like to try new foods and plantains are one of those that I'm always trying to find new ways to use.  Do you like plantains?  They seem so universal and diverse depending on if you make them when ripe or unripe.  

I saw this recipe in a cookbook called Primal Cravings, and it seemed too easy not to try!  The end result.. it was a hit and especially with my 1 year old son!  Hubby ate it for days too!  I paired it with a cuban pork roast and steamed green beans! 

Chimichurri Mashed Plantains

For plantains: 

3 unripe plantains (peeled and chopped) 

1 cup chicken stock
3 cloves garlic 

Boil the plantains and garlic cloves for 10 minutes. Drain and then add in 1 cup stock. Smash with potato masher or use an immersion blender and get it as smooth as you want

For Chimichurri: 

A handful of cilantro
1 TB or lime juice
1 TB olive oil
1 Green onion
1 TB honey

Place everything in a food processor and blend. Swirl into plantains

For the pork, I just put a pork roast, 3 TB McCormicks Cuban Seasoning, salt, and about 1/2 c. of chicken stock in a crockpot and cooked on low for 8 hrs!