Mashed Breadfruit Recipe | With Green Bananas

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

Peel and chop the breadfruit into quarters.

Remove the core from the breadfruit pieces.

Place the breadfruit in a large pot and cover with water.

Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

While the breadfruit cooks, peel the green bananas and cut them in half.

Add the green bananas to the pot with the breadfruit for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.

Drain the breadfruit and bananas and return them to the pot.

Add butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic to the pot.

Mash the breadfruit and bananas together until smooth and creamy.

Stir in lime juice, chopped scallions, and thyme for flavor.

If desired, add coconut milk for a richer texture.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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