Green Fig & Saltfish Protein Power-Up

About this meal

A traditional Lucian breakfast reimagined for muscle gain and low-carb living: tender green figs (unripe bananas) are sautéed with flaked, freshly soaked saltfish, peppers, onions, spinach, and herbs. Served alongside a spicy plant-based protein smoothie for a complete, energizing start.

Ingredients

• Green figs (unripe bananas) — 3 medium, sliced
• Saltfish (fresh, boneless) — 120g, soaked & drained
• Red bell pepper — 1/2, sliced
• Onion — 1/4, sliced
• Spinach — 1 cup, fresh
• Scallion — 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic — 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh thyme — 1 tsp
• Coconut oil — 1 tbsp
• Black pepper — to taste
• Water — for boiling figs
• Lime wedge — 1 (for serving)
• Lucian Power Smoothie — see below

Steps

1. Boil green figs in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 min), drain, peel, and slice.
2. While figs are cooking, rinse saltfish thoroughly, bring to a boil in water for 5 min to remove excess salt if desired (optional for muscle gainers needing more sodium), then drain and flake.
3. Heat coconut oil in a pan, sauté onions, peppers, garlic, scallion, and thyme for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add saltfish and spinach, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add sliced figs, toss gently, season with black pepper, and sauté for another 2 min.
6. Squeeze lime wedge over dish before serving.
7. Serve hot alongside Lucian Power Smoothie.