Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice 2 ripe plantains into 1-inch thick rounds and slice 1 can of heart of palm.

2. 2

   Heat 0.25 cup of dendê oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then sauté 1 large chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 chopped yellow bell pepper for 8 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 can of full-fat coconut milk, 0.5 cup of vegetable broth, and 1 star anise pod to the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Carefully add the sliced 2 ripe plantains and 1 can of heart of palm to the simmering liquid, ensuring they are mostly submerged.

5. 5

   Cover the pot and allow the moqueca to simmer for 25 minutes, or until the plantains are tender when pierced with a fork.

6. 6

   Remove the 1 star anise pod, then stir in the juice of 1 lime and 0.25 cup of fresh chopped cilantro, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve the Moqueca de Palmito e Banana da Terra with Anis Estrelado hot, perhaps with rice.