Green Banana Nut Cutlets – Vegan & Free-From

Gather

• 4 small (250g) green bananas
• Handful of fresh coriander
• Few sprigs of fresh mint
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 small chunk of ginger (about the same size as the garlic clove)
• 120g mixed nuts (I used 40g each of walnuts, almonds & hazelnuts) roughly chopped
• Salt to taste (I used pink Himalayan)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Prepare

1. Peel and chop the bananas, then microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Blend the coriander, mint, garlic, chili and ginger in a food processor until roughly chopped, then set aside (no need to wash the processor yet).
3. Add the green bananas to the processor and pulse until fully chopped.
4. Add the herb mix back to the processor, along with the nuts, salt, pepper, cumin and curry powder. Pulse until fully combined and starting to naturally form small balls.
5. Either – shape into patty by hand, use a burger press or  use a falafel press (as I did) to get your cutlets shaped ready to cook.
6. Bake or fry – whichever your preference. Gently fry in an oil of your choice (or in a non-stick pan) until golden. Alternatively bake at Gas Mark 5 (375f / 190c) for 10-15 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Serve & Store

• These are so delicious you’ll have trouble to stop nibbling them! Eat on their own for a quick bite!
• Make a sandwich, add some salad and your favourite cooling sauce – I made a minted yogurt (dairy free).
• Eat with a grain – I chose corn couscous (gluten free)
• Store refrigerated and eat within three days.