And don’t worry about eating them for breakfast because they’re hearty and healthy. Besides, no one has to know if you decide to make them for a paleo-friendly breakfast (omit the cheese, and you’re good to go). I am a HUGE plantain lover! No I can’t lie; I’m embarrassed to say I’ve caused a scene at home when someone ate my last plantain. I can’t live without them. Recently, trying out many different plantain recipes has been a lot of fun. If it’s anything that looks pleasing and excites my palate, count me in. And this plantain recipe grabbed my attention, so I knew I had to make it. Plus, they look like canoes, so cute. Just slit open the plantains and fill them up. Sautéd tomatoes, onions, smoked paprika, garlic, bell pepper, and ground meat (any ground meat—chicken, turkey, pork, or beef) make a soul-satisfying filling. Stuff the plantains, top them with cheese, and bake them long enough to melt the cheese for a flavor party in your mouth.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Stuffed Baked Plantains
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil. Peel Plantains – Cut both ends off the plantain with a sharp knife. That will make it easier to peel the plantains. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain only as deep as the peel. Remove the plantain peel by pulling it back. Bake – Place the plantains on a greased baking tray and lightly spray them with cooking oil. Bake for about 15 minutes, turn, and bake on the other side for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Sauce – While the plantains are baking, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan, followed by onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and paprika. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add ½ cup of water if needed. Filling – Add your choice of ground meat and continue cooking for 10 minutes or more. More Flavor – Add bell pepper and parsley and adjust the seasonings to taste. Stuff – Remove baked plantains from the oven, cool for a couple of minutes, make a horizontal slit in the plantains, and stuff with equal amounts of meat mixture. Optional – Sprinkle with grated cheese and put them back in the oven to bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Tips and Tricks
What to Serve With Stuffed Baked Plantains
While my family is perfectly happy with just a stuffed plantain on the plate, a Caesar or tossed salad on the side is super delish. Finish off the meal with a glass of coquito and arroz con leche for dessert for a Caribbean fest.
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