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Plantain Porridge

Name: Plantain Porridge
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: nigerian, west_african
Ingredients: 4 st green plantain peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds; 1 st red bell pepper chopped; 1 st scotch bonnet pepper minced (or to taste) (optioneel); 2 st tomato chopped; 1 st yellow onion chopped; 2 teentje garlic minced; 4 kopje vegetable broth; 0,25 kopje palm oil; 1 tl curry powder; 0,5 tl dried thyme; 1 tl salt; 0,5 tl black pepper; 2 kopje spinach roughly chopped (optioneel)

This hearty vegan plantain porridge is a comforting one-pot meal. Green plantains are simmered with vegetables and spices in a rich tomato base, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. It's a staple in many West African homes, offering a unique blend of sweet and savory notes.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 55 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 491 kcal

VeganistischVegetarischGlutenvrij

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

4 stgreen plantain, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
1 stred bell pepper, chopped
1 stscotch bonnet pepper, minced (or to taste)(optioneel)
2 sttomato, chopped
1 styellow onion, chopped
2 teentjegarlic, minced
4 kopjevegetable broth
0,25 kopjepalm oil
1 tlcurry powder
0,5 tldried thyme
1 tlsalt
0,5 tlblack pepper
2 kopjespinach, roughly chopped(optioneel)

Keukengerei

large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Heat the palm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Ongeveer 5 min
3
Stir in the garlic, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your preferred spice level.
4
Add the chopped tomato, curry powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Ongeveer 7 min
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Ongeveer 3 min
6
Carefully add the sliced green plantain to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
Ongeveer 2 min
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Ongeveer 25 min
Tip van de kok: Stir gently a couple of times during simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
8
If using, stir in the spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Ongeveer 3 min
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10
Serve hot.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

68%Score

Calorieën: 490,7kcal
Eiwit: 6,4g
Koolhydraten: 93,1g
Vet: 15,5g
Vezels: 8,8g
Suiker: 43,4g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover plantain porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen.