Green Banana Fries

Popular - Side Dish

I learned about this when I was in Kenya. I've never tasted better fries nor more nutritious fries. Potatoes aren't that common in Kenya but bananas and roots are. They taste as good as any fast food French fries and are healthier. Green bananas are the healthiest because they have all their vitamins where ripe ones lose most of them because they're too ripe. Green bananas do not have a strong banana flavor at all. It's very deceptive and very healthy. I couldn't stop eating them.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Green Banana Fries

Ingredients

5 small unripe (green) bananas

1 quart oil for frying

or as needed

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas using a knife as they are not ripe and will not peel like a yellow banana. Slice into long thin wedges or strings to make fries.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the banana fries into the hot oil and fry until golden brown 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Pat off the excess oil and season with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Green Banana Fries

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 213.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 21.1g 7%

Fat: 15.3g 24%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 217.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Calcium: 33.7mg 3%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Sodium: 25.8mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 137.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.