PLANTAIN Banana? PEELS | Venezuela HARD TIMES - recipes from hardship

plantain peels

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: banana peels

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while banana peels are more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Peel ripe plantains and set aside the peels.

Boil the plantain peels in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Drain the peels and let them cool slightly.

Chop onion, garlic, and bell pepper finely.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomato, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the boiled plantain peels to the skillet and mix well.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serve warm with rice, beans, and slices of avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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