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Matoke with red beans and avocado
Prep · 50 minServes 4Everyday plates
Ingredients
- 8 matoke (green bananas), peeled
- 2 cups cooked red beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Salt, to taste
Method
- 1
Wrap the peeled matoke in banana leaves or foil and steam over simmering water for 35 to 40 minutes, until soft.
- 2
While the matoke steams, heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the tomatoes and green pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the curry powder, then add the cooked beans and a splash of water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Season the bean sauce with salt.
- 6
Mash or lightly crush the steamed matoke and serve with the bean sauce and avocado slices on the side.
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