¡Plátanos rellenos con el sabor auténtico de Tabasco! / Mamá Lupe Cocina Tabasqueña

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are nutritious and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Boil 3 ripe plantains in water with salt until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the plantains from the water and mash them while still hot until smooth.

Optionally, remove the seeds from the plantains if desired.

Knead the mashed plantains with your hands to ensure they are not sticky and can be shaped easily.

Take a portion of the mashed plantains and flatten it in your palm.

Fill the center with a mixture of cream cheese and black beans or just string cheese.

Fold the plantain over the filling and shape it into a long, thin form.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring it is not too hot to avoid burning.

Fry the rellenitos until golden brown on both sides, flipping them carefully to ensure even cooking.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

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