Plantains with Tomato and Greens

Ingredients

• 3 ripe plantain bananas
• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• 1 organic yellow onion, choped
• 1 organic tomato, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced in thin rings
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon organic ginger root, ground
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 pound kale or collard greens (about 4 cups), steamed and chopped

Directions

1. Peel plantains by making several slits down the length of the plantain with a sharp knife and sliding fingers under peel to remove it. Slice into 1-inch chunks.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan.
3. Add onion and simmer 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add tomato, green pepper, red pepper, salt, ginger and tomato paste; continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add plantains and chopped greens.
6. Add 1 1/2 cups water, cover and bring to a boil.
7. Remove lid and simmer over medium heat, uncovered, until plantains are soft and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Serve.