Tropical Plantain Salad

Tropical Plantain Salad

Ingredients

1 yellow plantain
7 oz drained butter beans
1 cup of yellow bell peppers diced
1 plum tomato roughly chopped
1 scallion finely sliced
1 jalapeno deseed and finely sliced
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs papaya sauce (store bought brand)
1 tsp dried mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make a thin longitudinal slit in the skin of the plantain without damaging the flesh
Microwave the plantain on high power for about 3 to 4 minutes
Dice the plantain to a quarter inch in size and place in a bowl
Add all other ingredients to the bowl and mix well

Serve this as hot or cold as a side dish with a nice piece of grilled fish or enjoy it as an appetizer.