Matoke | Uganda Dish | Plantains with Beans | African Dish | Matooke Recipe

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor.

beef or chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu offers a protein-rich vegetarian option.

Peel and chop the green plantains into large pieces.

Place the plantains in a pressure cooker with water.

Pressure cook the plantains until soft.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add cooked kidney beans to the onion mixture and stir for a few minutes.

Mash the cooked plantains in a bowl until smooth.

Combine the mashed plantains with the bean mixture.

Season with salt to taste.

Serve warm.

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