Mangu with Onions
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Mangu with Onions is a traditional Dominican dish made from mashed green plantains, topped with sautéed onions. It provides a flavorful and nutritious option, contributing to a balanced diet with its protein and iron content.
Mangu with Onions is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Mangu with Onions
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Mangu with Onions shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Mangu with Onions is a comforting Dominican dish featuring creamy mashed plantains topped with savory sautéed onions, perfect for a hearty and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- •4 green plantains
- •1 tsp salt
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- •1 tbsp white vinegar
- •1 tbsp butter
- •1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Peel the plantains and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- 2Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the plantains and salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3While the plantains are cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4Add vinegar to the onions, stir well, and remove from heat.
- 5Drain the cooked plantains, then return them to the pot and mash with butter and water until smooth.
- 6Serve the mashed plantains topped with the sautéed onions.
Chef Tips
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk to the mashed plantains.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add garlic to the onions for extra flavor.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.