Plantain and Ginger Gratin Recipe

(Cooking Time: 25 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2)

Plantains are rich in potassium and also loaded with dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It helps to control hypertension and prevent constipation and colon cancer.  Here I introduce my favorite Plantain and Ginger Gratin recipe which is so easy to make and so tasty that you can make it for dinner in a row!

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

• Amount per Serving
• Calories 220g
• Fats: 12g
• Cholesterol: 0.0mg
• Total Carbohydrate 21g
• Protein: 15g

INGREDIENTS

• 1 plantain
• 1 slice of fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp of butter
• 2 tbsp of flour
• 1 cup of soy milk
• 1 pinch of powdered ginger
• 1 pinch of turmeric
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp of yeast

DIRECTIONS:

• Cut the plantain into slices that are not too thin. Chop the slice of ginger.
• Brown the banana and ginger in a pan with a little butter and place in the dish.
• Preheat the oven to 200°/400°F
• Make your béchamel either in a saucepan.
• Melt the butter, add the flour then dilute with the soy milk, salted and add the spices.
• Put in the Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Pour over the bananas.
• Sprinkle with brewer’s yeast and brown in the oven for about 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven; then serve and enjoy your dish!

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