Just so we’re clear, I am from Puerto Rico and the hubs is from the Dominican Republic. That’s a whole lotta latin blood. Can you blame us for loving a good platano dish? And low and behold, it is now one of Lucas’s favorite things to eat ever. The boy has an excellent pallet 😉 We usually cook up some bananas for breakfast along with some simple but tasty side dishes. Ivan likes his with a side of queso frito (fried cheese) and salchichon (fried salami). While this tastes freaking awesome, it’s not really the healthiest of meals. I skip the cheese and salami, and serve Lucas his plantanos with fruit, eggs, and avocado if we have it in the fridge.

How to prepare: Cut the skin off the platano and cut into 1 inch slices. The skin is thick so I make slits from top to bottom with a sharp knife and then use a butter knife to “lift” it off. Throw into boiling water and let them cook for 15 minutes or until tender (you can test them with a fork. if the fork slides right in they are ready!) As the platanos are cooking, whip up some scrambled eggs. I throw in a tablespoon of milk to fluff them up. Add a side of fruit on the plate and that’s it! Easy, healthy, and delicious.

That’s it! Delicioso! What are your kids favorite traditional dishes? We want to see what you have cooking in your kitchen!