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Peels were from ripe bananas. I cleaned them, cut off the ends, removed the peel, and ate the fruit for a quick snack lol. I used a spoon to scrape the inside of the peels to remove the stringy bits. Using a fork, I shredded them into strips then cut the strips into thirds.

I cooked up some onions and garlic in oil. Once they were ready, I threw in the shredded peels, covered with a mix of water and soy sauce, added some spices, and let simmer for 20 minutes. The serving in the picture is from one banana.

They remind me of green beans, not the flavor but the texture. Surprisingly, the flavor is pretty neutral. I wouldn't know it was banana peels if I didn't cook them myself.

I can't believe I got this close to 40 not knowing they were edible 🤯

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Wait wait wait. Banana peels are edible?!? You got a recipe you can share?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Right? I found out from this video. The recipe in the post body was one I riffed, but search for banana peel curries or banana peel carnitas as well. There's this playlist by Chef Jana, but I haven't tried any of them yet.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm here to be shocked and aroused about the banana peels

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

My colon hurts just looking at them. Lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

aren't banana peels covered in pesticides?

Even the ~~fruit~~ inside has traces, apparently. Is that a good idea to eat the peel?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The North Carolina Extension has a writeup on it here. From what I've read organic is best, but either way the bananas should be scrubbed with soap, soaked in either a vinegar or baking soda bath prior to using them in a recipe.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Data from the Dole lab shows banana peels contain very high amounts of the same antioxidants found in the flesh. The Dole scientists also found that the peels are very nutrient-dense containing 2.3 times the fiber, 2.4 times the beta-carotene, and 8.4 times the calcium of regular banana flesh.

interesting indeed. thanks for the information