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Green Plantain Pancakes

Serve the plantain pancakes with either the sweet or savory filling or both!
Total Time20 minutes
Cuisine: African, American, Paleo
Keyword: avocado oil, green or yellow plantains, lemon juice
Servings: 2
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Angie

Equipment

  • High-speed blender like a Vitamix or a good food processor
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized green or yellow plantains
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil, coconut oil, or ghee (melted)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp ghee or avocado oil

Filling - savory option (for 4)

  • 2 portobello mushrooms, diced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • You can also add avocado or turkey bacon

Filling - sweet option (for 4)

  • 2 green apples
  • 2 tbsp coconut butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Stevia to taste
  • You can also add any fruits you want

Instructions

  • Peel and slice the plantain.
  • Blend the plantains, coconut milk, lime juice, oil, and salt in a blender until smooth. Add water if you need more liquid to blend.
  • Melt 1 tsp of the avocado oil or ghee in the skillet.
  • Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the hot skillet.
  • Cover with a lid (with a hole in it for the water to evaporate).
  • Cook on medium heat until the top of the pancake is dry, then flip it.
  • Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.

For the Savory filling

  • Brown the onion and garlic in a hot skillet with the oil.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Add dill, salt, and pepper at the end.

For the Sweet filling

  • Slice the apples and add them with the coconut butter to the skillet.
  • Add a little bit of water and the spices.
  • Cook until the apples are soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1512IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg