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GREEN BANANA MASH (GREEN FIG)(VEGAN, PALEO + GLUTEN FREE)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:48:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
26
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories332.9 kcal (17%)
Total Fat19.5 g (28%)
Carbs37.2 g (14%)
Sugars24.3 g (27%)
Protein4.3 g (9%)
Sodium926.2 mg (46%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Cut the ends of each banana and then slice the skin lengthways (do not remove the skin now).
Step 3
Carefully lower the bananas into the pot of water and boil about 15-20 minutes until the skin and water darkens and the bananas are tender.
Step 4
While the bananas are boiling, melt some dairy free butter in a skillet on medium heat.
Step 5
Start by frying the cumin seeds for about 2 minutes
Step 6
Add the onion and garlic and saute for 10 minutes until lightly golden and set aside.
Step 7
Drain the water off the bananas and remove the skin (it should come off with ease)
Step 8
Use a food processor/immersion stick/potato masher to puree the bananas adding the almond milk in intervals.
Step 9
Use a fork or spoon to mix in half of the cooked up onions along with the thyme/shado beni, black pepper and pink salt to taste.
Step 10
Use the remaining onions to top the mash when serving.
Step 11
NOTES AND TIPS
Step 12
Make sure the green banana is completely unripened, a strong green hue with no signs of yellow colour.
Step 13
If you cannot obtain shado beni use cilantro instead.
Step 14
Use dried herbs if you can't get hold of any fresh herbs instead.
Step 15
Use a fork to prick the banana, it should be soft and tender when determining its readiness.
Step 16
You can yield the same results using green plantain.
Step 17
Green banana is also known as green fig by some islands.
Step 18
Green banana are sold in ethnic markets - Caribbean/Asian/Latino.

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