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Plantain and Sweet Potato Porridge

Learn how to make a flavorful Plantain Sweet Potato Porridge. A popular dish in Africa, this easy one-pot recipe is perfect for a comforting and healthy meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Porridge
Cuisine: African
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 152kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 plantain overripe
  • 2 sweet potatoes medium-sized
  • 1½ cups water

Instructions

  • Use a knife to peel and slice the plantains and sweet potatoes.
  • Then, boil them in a pot of water.
  • Cook the content over medium heat for ten minutes or until soft.
  • Blend with a handheld blender until smooth.
  • Season with cinnamon as if preferred, and serve!

Notes

  • Use ripe or overripe plantains to make the porridge.
  • Wait until the plantains and sweet potatoes are soft enough.
  • Mash or blend them, depending on the texture you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 16537IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg