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Green Banana Run Down

Delicious Green Banana Run Down: A Cozy Jamaican Delight

Experience the warm embrace of Green Banana Run Down, a gluten-free and vegan Jamaican comfort food bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 4 pieces Green Bananas
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or olive oil as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (Scallions) or leeks as mild alternative
  • 1 medium Tomato chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice or nutmeg as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Creole/Cajun Seasoning optional
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat recommended
  • 1 piece Scotch Bonnet Pepper or jalapeño for milder heat

Equipment

  • Pot
  • large skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Carefully peel the green bananas, cutting off the ends and scoring the skin to make peeling easier.
  2. Place the peeled bananas in a pot of lightly salted water and boil for about 20 minutes until they are tender. Once done, drain and set them aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions. Cook for an additional minute, just until fragrant.
  5. Mix in the chopped tomato, thyme, allspice, Creole seasoning, coconut milk, and the Scotch bonnet pepper. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Gently add the drained green bananas into the mixture. Stir carefully to ensure the bananas are well-coated.
  7. Cover the skillet and let it cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-8 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for added flavor.

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