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Discover delicious and versatile recipes using green bananas, also known as unripe bananas. Learn how to cook green bananas for savory dishes, curries, and more. Explore the culinary potential of this staple ingredient.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb green bananas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the green bananas. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well.
- Add the green banana pieces to the pot. Stir to coat them with the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the bananas are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Green bananas can be tough to peel. You can score the skin lengthwise before peeling.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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