Canoas: Stuffed Sweet Plantains

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while beans offer a budget-friendly protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice the ripe plantains in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create a canoe shape.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Fill each plantain canoe with the beef mixture and top with cheese.

Place the stuffed plantains on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens