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Caribbean-Style Plantain Curry

Caribbean-Style Plantain Curry: A Flavorful Vegan Escape

Caribbean-Style Plantain Curry is a flavorful vegan dish featuring sweet plantains, creamy coconut milk, and bold spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or olive oil for a lighter flavor
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 unit Scotch Bonnet Pepper chopped, or jalapeño for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder consider Madras for extra heat
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 can Coconut Milk can opt for reduced-fat
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or water, chicken broth for non-vegetarians
  • 2 medium Ripe Plantains sliced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 medium Zucchini chopped
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Sauté the finely chopped onion for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Toast ground turmeric, ground cumin, curry powder, smoked paprika, and salt in the skillet for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add sliced plantains, bell pepper, zucchini, and chickpeas; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ripe plantains are essential for optimal sweetness. Adjust the spice level according to your preference, and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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