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Bolon de Verde

Cultural Context

Bolon de Verde hails from Ecuador, particularly popular in the coastal regions. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or snack, these plantain balls are often filled with cheese and pork cracklings, showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of the area. Today, bolones are enjoyed across Ecuador and have found their way into Latin American cuisine, celebrated for their comforting texture and savory flavors.

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4 servings
Servings4
4 green plantains
1 cup cheese
2 large eggs
1 medium tomato
1 avocado
2 oranges

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Cut off both ends of the green plantains and wash them.

2

Leave the skin on and slice through the plantains.

3

Boil the plantains until soft.

4

Mash the boiled plantains.

5

Fill the mashed plantains with cheese.

Equipment Needed

skilletpot

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkgluten

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