Plantain crusted eggplant calzone

This eggplant calzone is one you can have without the guilt of the bread, and it is truly DELICIOUS!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLANTAINS:

Plantains, also known as plátanos, are closely related cultivars of fruit or dessert banana. In general, they treated as vegetables in the kitchen much like fellow tropical produces such as potatoes, taro, breadfruit,yam, sweet potatoes, etc. Indeed, they are one of the staple sources of carbohydrates for larger populations in Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Central Americas for centuries, served in main courses.

Plantains are great sources of a variety of vitamins and minerals including:

• Fiber: Helps to keep bowel movements regular and reduce constipation
• Vitamin C:  This antioxidant helps build up your immune system and scavenge free radicals
• Vitamin A: Plays a role in vision and enhancing skin complexion
• B6 (Pyridoxine): Beneficial in treating neuritis, anemia, and decreasing homocystein levels which are often associated with coronary artery disease and stroke episodes.
• Potassium: Important components of cell and body fluids that help control heart rate and blood pressure.