Pastelón - Dominican Sweet Plantain Lasagna

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives and can be more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

Layer half of the fried plantains at the bottom of a baking dish.

Spread the beef mixture over the plantains, followed by a layer of cheese.

Add the remaining plantains on top, pressing down gently.

Sprinkle additional cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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