Mission impossible: feeding my husband. Helpful suggestions?

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39. have you tried fried plantains?

It's one of my favourite dishes, but I'm generally too lazy to go to the only place here that sells plantains, as it's the opposite direction from the grocery store.

Cut them into round sections, saute them, and then smoosh them down some more and keep sauteing.

I eat them alongside, or on top of rice and beans, maybe with avocado, salsa, sour cream, etc. The first time I had them, a friend's Ecuadorean housemates made them along with some sort of magical garlic-y cheese sauce. I maintain that it was the best meal I've ever had, and I mourn the fact that I'll never cook anything that good ever.

on edit: Are rice noodles allowed? It's a good change-up from rice, I've found when you're out of ideas.