Yield: 6 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
| 2 tablespoons | Cooking oil |
| 2 cups | Sliced cooked sweet potatoes or yams |
| 2 \N | Plantains, peeled & chopped |
| ½ cup | Chopped green onion |
| ½ cup | Chopped cooked ham (opt) |
| 1 \N | Garlic clove, minced |
| ½ cup | Chicken or beef broth |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
| 2 tablespoons | Chopped fresh thyme, dill, chervil, or savory |
| \N \N | Salt to taste |
| \N \N | Pepper to taste |
In a large skillet, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter and cooking oil until hot. Add potatoes, plantains, onion, ham, if desired, and garlic. Cook stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until plantains are tender. Add remaining butter and desired fresh herbs. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.