Green Banana Run Down

Enjoy this Green Banana Run Down, made with green bananas cooked in coconut milk, onion, garlic, scallion, thyme, pepper, and spices until thick and creamy.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: green banana run down, Green banana rundown

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Equipment

1 large pot

Ingredients

7 medium green bananas
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 green onions chopped
1 medium tomato chopped
2 sprigs thyme
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon Creole/Cajun Seasoning optional
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Separate green bananas from the stem and wash them. Using a sharp knife, cut through or cut off the ends. Cut the side of the banana, cutting only through the skin, not deep into the flesh.
Remove the skin along the line around the banana. Discard the skin. Repeat until all the banana skins are peeled.
Bring water to boil in a large pot, add the bananas, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer until bananas are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
While the bananas are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green onions and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, thyme, allspice, Creole Seasoning, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper and salt to taste.
Add green bananas ad and bring to a simmer. Cover skillet and allow run down to cook until sauce is thick, about 5-8 minutes.
Serve immediately. It is delicious served with Jamaican steamed cabbage or callaloo.

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