Green Plantain Breakfast - Tigrillo Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while providing protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites lower cholesterol while tofu is plant-based.

Lop off the ends of the plantain and make a slice along the center to peel it.

Cut the plantain into slices.

Turn on a pot of water, cover it, and bring it to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook the plantain until soft, about 20 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add chopped onion.

Season the onion with salt and paprika.

Add chopped cooked chicken to the skillet.

Mash the cooked plantain in the skillet to desired consistency, adding reserved cooking water if needed.

Stir in cheese, reserving some for topping.

Push half of the mixture to the side and crack 2 eggs into the skillet to cook.

Stir everything together once the eggs are cooked.

Top with reserved cheese and cilantro, and serve with avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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