Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce

Name: Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 ripe ripe plantains, sliced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 small red onion, diced; 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 pepper habanero pepper, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 large eggs, beaten

Sweet fried ripe plantains served with a savory scrambled egg and tomato sauce. A classic West African morning staple that is fast and satisfying.

25 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 ripe ripe plantains, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 pepper habanero pepper, minced
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Fry 2 ripe sliced ripe plantains for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
3

In the same skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil remaining, sauté 1/2 small diced red onion, 2 medium chopped plum tomatoes, and 1/2 pepper minced habanero pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Season with 1/2 tsp salt, then pour in 4 beaten large eggs and gently scramble until fully set.
5

Serve the warm fried plantains alongside the scrambled egg sauce.

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Questions

What should Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until golden brown.

Can I make Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce comes from 1/2 pepper habanero pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 420 calories, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Fried Plantain and Egg Sauce within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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