Boiled Plantains with Kale

Method7 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare the sliced scallions, chopped onion, tomatoes, peppers and kale, and measure the spices and minced ginger. Put the 1–2 ripe plantains, still in their skins, in water to cover. Bring to a boil, then boil for roughly 15 minutes until tender but still firm enough to slice.

   Check plantain tenderness · 15 minUses 1–2 large ripe plantains, yellow with dark spots · Water to cover the unpeeled plantains

2. 2

   Step 2: Drain the boiled plantains from step 1 and let them cool enough to handle. Cut off the tips, slit the skins lengthwise, peel and slice the flesh into little discs.

   Uses Boiled plantains lifted from the cooking water

3. 3

   Step 3: Meanwhile, heat about 2 tbsp coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the sliced 2 large scallions and chopped small red onion (1) for 30 seconds.

   Sauté scallions and onion · 1 minUses About 2 tbsp coconut oil for sautéing · 2 large scallions (sliced (or 3 small ones)) · 1 small red onion (chopped)

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the 2 chopped tomatoes, cup of mixed chopped bell peppers, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp allspice, 1 tsp thyme and ¼ tsp Himalayan pink salt to the aromatic pan from step 3. Toss and stir so the vegetables are thoroughly coated.

   Uses Scallions and onion sautéed in coconut oil · 2 fresh tomatoes (chopped) · 1 cup chopped red and yellow bell peppers · 1 tbsp ginger, minced · 1 tsp of turmeric · 1/4 tsp of allspice · 1 tsp of thyme · 1/4 tsp of himalayan pink salt

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   Step 5: Add all the peeled plantain discs from step 2 to the seasoned vegetable pan from step 4. Toss gently so the plantain becomes coated and takes up the spices.

   Uses Peeled cooked plantain discs · Seasoned vegetables and coconut oil in the pan

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   Step 6: Add the chopped large bunch of kale to the plantain-and-vegetable pan from step 5 last. Cook and combine for another minute, until the kale is wilted and the mixture is hot.

   Finish kale · 1 minUses Plantain and seasoned vegetables in the pan · A large bunch kale, chopped

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   Step 7: Serve the finished plantain, kale and vegetables from step 6 hot.

   Uses Finished boiled plantain and kale dish