Matoke(Plantain) Served With Meatballs and Creamed Spinach

Source : Boil Your Plantains Without Peeling Them It Will Prevent Them From Turning Black As You Peel It Also Shortens The Cooking Time It Takes About 10 Minu...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : March 14, 2026

Step:

  1. Boil your plantains without peeling them. It will prevent them from turning black as you peel. It also shortens the cooking time. It takes about 10 minutes

    Matoke(Plantain) Served With Meatballs and Creamed Spinach recipe step 1 photo
  2. Once ready, run some cold water over them and remove the skin.

    Matoke(Plantain) Served With Meatballs and Creamed Spinach recipe step 2 photo
  3. Time to make the sauce. Blend your tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Saute your onions, add in the blended tomatoes, tomato paste and green bell peppers. Add in your spices and let them simmer for a while before adding in your boiled plantains.

    Matoke(Plantain) Served With Meatballs and Creamed Spinach recipe step 3 photo
  4. Let them cook for a few minutes before turning off the flame.

  5. Meatballs in coconut sauce

    Get your meat balls ready. I had about 5 left over. Saute your onions, tomatoes,tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and any other preferred spices. Add some coconut milk and throw in the meatballs. Let them cook till ready.

  6. For the creamed spinach

    Saute your onions, and garlic till translucent. Pour in a little cream (I used coconut cream) before adding the spinach. Let them cook for a few minutes.

  7. Serve and enjoy. Adjust salt and spices to suit your taste.


Ingredients

  1. 6-10 plantains or as much as you may need
  2. 2 ripe tomatoes
  3. 1 large onion
  4. 2-3 tsp tomato paste
  5. Ginger and garlic minced
  6. Green bell pepper
  7. Vegetable oil
  8. Salt and preferred spices
  9. Served with creamed spinach and some leftover meatballs

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