Creamy Plantain Frittata || Nigerian Plantain Frittata Recipes || Nigerian breakfast || Chef Sallie

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini is lower in calories and potatoes are more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Boil the ripe plantains in salted water until soft.

Blend the boiled plantains with melted butter (optional) to create a purée, using a powerful blender or a sieve for a smooth texture.

In a skillet, heat coconut oil and canola oil.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic paste, and scotch bonnet until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, full cream milk, salt, paprika, and black pepper.

Fold in the plantain purée and cooked vegetables into the egg mixture.

Pour the mixture back into the skillet and cook over medium heat until the edges set.

Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven and bake until fully set.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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