Plantain Porridge

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 unripe plantains (peeled, diced)
• 1 cup spinach or bitter leaves
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp palm oil
• 1 cup lean protein (diced turkey, fish, or tofu)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Plantains: Peel and dice unripe plantains into small cubes (smaller pieces cook faster and reduce starch content).
2. Heat palm oil in a pot, sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper for 2 mins.
3. Stir in turkey/fish/tofu and cook until lightly browned.
4. Add diced plantains and broth. Simmer for 15 mins until plantains soften.
5. Stir in spinach/bitter leaves and cayenne. Cook for 3 more mins.
6. Adjust with salt (minimal) and serve hot.