High Protein Simple Boiled Plantains
Elevate your meal prep with this High Protein Simple Boiled Plantains recipe, a delicious and nutritious dish combining sweet ripe plantains with hearty split red lentils. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, offering a naturally gluten-free and plant-based protein-packed meal. The tender plantains complement the creamy lentils beautifully, while a drizzle of olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhance the flavors with a refreshing twist. Ideal for meal prepping or as a satisfying side dish, this high-protein recipe is a crowd-pleaser for healthy eating enthusiasts looking for simplicity without compromising on taste or nutrients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by washing and peeling the ripe plantains. Cut each plantain into approximately 1-inch chunks.
In a large pot, bring the 5 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the split red lentils to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add the plantain chunks to the pot with the lentils along with the teaspoon of salt. Cover and continue to boil gently for about 15 minutes or until the plantains are tender and the lentils are cooked through.
Once cooked, drain the plantain and lentil mixture well. Return them to the pot and set over low heat to evaporate any remaining moisture.
Remove the pot from heat and drizzle the olive oil over the plantains and lentils. Add the lemon juice and gently toss everything together.
Serve the boiled plantains and lentils warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2429 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3985 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
