Lentil Sloppy Joes In Plantain Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

600 g plantains, peeled
300 g cooked lentils
50 g onions, chopped
100 g bell peppers, chopped
25 g garlic, minced
250 ml tomato sauce
15 ml maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
30 ml olive oil

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a pan.
Sautee onions, bell pepper, and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, maple syrup, chilli powder, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cut plantain into 6 inch pieces and split in half crosswise. Flatten each half by pressing with the side of a knife.
Pan-fry for about 2 minutes per side.
Assemble the sandwiches.