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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

Using a flat surface, smash each fried plantain slice to form cups.

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

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in bell pepper, tomato, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in lime juice and cilantro.

Fill each plantain cup with the beef mixture.

Top with cheese and return to the oven to melt, about 3-5 minutes.

Garnish with avocado before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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