Puerto Rican “Canoas” | Stuffed Sweet Plantain Boats | Air-Fried!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

Start by adding extra virgin olive oil to a pan set over medium heat.

Chop one small white onion and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sofrito and 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce to the pan.

Stir in one packet of chicken bouillon and one packet of Goya sazón.

Add a heaping tablespoon of Spanish olives and capers, and mix well.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Season with half a teaspoon of adobo seasoning and stir until well combined.

Set the picadillo aside once mixed well.

Peel 3 medium ripe plantains by chopping off the ends and making a shallow slit along the back.

Make an incision along the inside of the plantain, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the plantains and coat them well.

Air fry the plantains at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, checking every 5 minutes.

Once cooked, flatten the bottom of the plantains with a spoon for structure.

Stuff the plantains generously with the picadillo.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens