How to Make Puerto Rican Stuffed Yellow Plantains - Rellenos de Amarillos Boricua [Episode 337]

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Peel the yellow plantains and cut them in half lengthwise.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the plantain halves until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Mash the fried plantains in a bowl until smooth.

Fill the plantain halves with the beef mixture, pressing down gently.

Garnish with lime juice and avocado before serving.

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