Plantain Swiss Chard Hash | CaribbeanPot.com

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

Peel and dice the plantains into small cubes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the diced plantains and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the plantains from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.

Return the cooked plantains to the skillet and combine with the chard mixture.

Drizzle with lime juice and toss to coat evenly.

Serve topped with sliced avocado and a fried egg, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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