Plantain Omelette Vegan Recipe

This revolutionary vegan plantain omelette is a game-changer! Sweet plantains meet savory garlic cashew cheese in a surprisingly delicious and satisfying breakfast (or brunch!) creation. Forget egg substitutes – this is a whole new culinary experience. The recipe is easily customizable: add sauteed onions, garlic, bell peppers, avocado, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, or diced fried potatoes for extra flavor and texture. Green bananas are a perfect substitute if plantains are unavailable. Feel free to swap in your favorite vegan cheese for the cashew cheese. Prepare the plantains ahead for a quicker weeknight meal. Adapted from vegan fusion world cuisine by Mark Reinfeld and Bo Rinaldi.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 730 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Plantain Omelette Vegan

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How to Make Plantain Omelette Vegan

  1. Cut the ends off 2 ripe plantains and score the sides lengthwise.
  2. Place the scored plantains in a 3-quart saucepan, cover with water, and boil for 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  3. While the plantains boil, combine 1 cup raw cashews, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce (shoyu), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
  4. Drain the boiled plantains and let cool slightly.
  5. Peel the plantains (the peels should come off easily) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Mash the plantains with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
  7. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the mashed plantains. Knead gently to form a dough.
  8. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  9. Roll each piece into a ball.
  10. Lightly flour your countertop. Roll each ball into a 5-inch circle.
  11. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
  12. Cook each plantain circle for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  13. Flip each circle. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cashew cheese over one half of each cooked circle. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon shredded carrots, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.
  14. Fold the other half of the circle over the filling to create an omelette. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

39g

Carbs

28g

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