(Vegan and G/F)
Serves 4
Give banana blossom a try – it’s a great ingredient to add to a vegetarian meal and adds a little protein to balance the dish.
Category: | Main meals & Salads |
For 4 Person(s)
1 tin of banana blossom in brine, drained |
1 tbsp olive oil |
1 red onion; halved and sliced |
1 clove garlic; crushed |
1 thumb size piece of fresh root ginger; grated |
1/2 - 1 green or red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped |
2 tbsp cashew nuts or sesame seeds |
1 large courgette, sliced thinly lengthways to create ribbons |
2 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly length ways to create ribbons |
2 tsp soy sauce |
1 tsp maple syrup |
1 lime, juice and zest |
Take the pieces of banana blossom and cut them in to thin strips lengthways and leave to one side.
Heat the oil in a frying pan or saucepan and add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli. Stir over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes to soften, adding a splash of water if it becomes a little dry.
Add the nuts/seeds, courgette and carrots to the pan and stir for a few more minutes to soften.
Add the banana blossom and all of the dressing/sauce ingredients to the pan and stir over a high heat to bubble and heat the banana blossom through.
Serve immediately. You could add rice, quinoa, noodles, etc., to this dish to make it more filling.