Bolon De Platano Verde Ecuadorian Recipe

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture while reducing starch.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

Peel green plantains and cut them into chunks.

Boil plantain chunks in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the plantains and let them cool slightly.

Mash the plantains in a large bowl until smooth.

Mix in cheese, cooked pork, garlic, onion, and cilantro until well combined.

Form the mixture into large balls or patties.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Fry the balls until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with a side of salsa or avocado.

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