Stuffed Plantains

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and can provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for cooking.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place 3 whole ripe plantains on a baking dish and put them in the oven.

Bake the plantains for about 30 minutes until cooked and soft.

Remove the plantains from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine minced beef with chopped onions, dried oregano, freshly minced garlic, and pimento peppers.

Add Magi seasoning to the beef mixture and mix well, then let it marinate.

After the plantains have cooled, cut them in half lengthwise and place them cut side up on a baking dish.

In a pan over medium to high heat, add the marinated minced beef.

Crumble 3 Maggi chicken bouillon cubes into the beef and mix well.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes to the beef and cook until all the liquid is absorbed.

Stir in half of the grated cheese and cooked bacon bits into the beef mixture while it's still hot to melt the cheese.

Run your finger underneath the plantain skin to release the plantain from the peel without removing it completely.

Spoon the beef mixture into the plantain halves and top with more cheese.

Return the stuffed plantains to the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

Remove the stuffed plantains from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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