Ground Provisions

Name: Ground Provisions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb yellow yam, peeled, cubed; 1 lb yuca root, peeled, cubed; 4 unripe green bananas, peeled, sliced; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A hearty platter of simmered tropical root vegetables and green bananas tossed with extra virgin olive oil. This classic side dish is a comforting staple across the Caribbean islands.

40 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganPaleoHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb yellow yam, peeled, cubed
1 lb yuca root, peeled, cubed
4 unripe green bananas, peeled, sliced
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tsp salt.
2

Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
3

Add 1 lb peeled, cubed yellow yam, 1 lb peeled, cubed yuca root, and 4 peeled, sliced unripe green bananas to the pot.
4

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
5

Drain the boiled roots and bananas thoroughly.
6

Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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Questions

What is Ground Provisions?

A hearty platter of simmered tropical root vegetables and green bananas tossed with extra virgin olive oil. This classic side dish is a comforting staple across the Caribbean islands. This reference files it under Caribbean side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Ground Provisions?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork."

How do I know when Ground Provisions is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until tender when pierced with a fork.

How many calories are in Ground Provisions?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 3 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Ground Provisions keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Ground Provisions within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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