Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups bananas (green bananas, peeled and diced, about 6 bananas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 cups finely chopped white onion (about 1 medium)
- ½ tablespoon of ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground achiote (optional)
- 6 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (feta cheese)
- 1 cup crumbled quesillo cheese (or grated, can use mozzarella)
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Avocado slices, to serve
- Hot Sauce, to serve
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook the peas according to package instructions in water or broth until tender.
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Step 2: Heat the oil over medium heat, add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, cumin, achiote, and salt, cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are soft
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Step 3: Add the water or broth from the peas, bring to a boil and add the diced green bananas, simmer until the green bananas are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the cooked split peas, stir well and cook for 5 minutes
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Step 5: Add the cheese and milk, cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6: Add the chopped cilantro, taste and adjust salt to taste.
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Step 7: Serve with avocados slices and hot sauce.
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