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healthy green plantain porridge recipe
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5 from 2 votes

Green Plantain Porridge

Craving for something sweet yet nutritious? This Green Plantain Porridge is the one for you!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African, Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword: easy porridge, Green plantain, green plantain pap, green plantain porridge, green plantain puree, Jamaican plantain porridge, pap, plantain porridge, puree
Servings: 2
Calories: 163kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Pot
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 plantain (large)
  • 2½ cups water (see note 1)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • Peel and slice the plantain into pieces with a knife.
  • Use a blender to puree it with water until smooth. 
  • Then, pour water into a pot.
  • Let it boil over medium heat.
  • Add in the pureed plantains.
  • Continuously stir it with a spatula to prevent lumps.
  • Let it cook until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Then, reduce it to low heat before.
  • Season the porridge with maple syrup.
  • Once done, pour the contents into a bowl to serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • If you don’t have a blender, grate, and steam the green plantains before mashing.
  • Stir it continuously as you cook to prevent lumps in the porridge.
  • Adjust the water as you prefer.