HOW TO MAKE PLANTAIN CUPS (LIMITED EPISODE)

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are affordable and provide plant-based protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and widely available.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: store-brand cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

Peel and slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the plantain slices until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Flatten each fried plantain slice using a flat surface or a tostonera.

Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain again on paper towels.

In a separate pan, sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add ground meat and cook until browned, seasoning with cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Fill each plantain cup with the meat mixture.

Top with cheese and return to the oven to melt, about 5 minutes at 350°F.

Garnish with cilantro, lime juice, and avocado slices before serving.

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