Canoas de Plátanos Maduros (Stuffed Plantain Boats)
Delicious Canoas de Plátanos Maduros stuffed with savory picadillo.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine Caribbean, Latin
Servings 4 boats
Calories 450 kcal
pan
baking sheet
mortar and pestle
Filling ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup green olives, sliced
- ¼ cup raisins optional
- 1 tablespoon capers optional
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Loisa Organic Adobo https://loisa.com/products/adobo-2-pack?recipe_id=1830843
- ½ teaspoon Loisa Organic Sazón https://loisa.com/products/sazon-2-pack?recipe_id=1830843
- ¼ teaspoon Loisa Sal Marina https://loisa.com/products/sal-de-mar?recipe_id=1830843
- ¼ teaspoon Loisa Organic Ground Black Pepper https://loisa.com/products/ground-black-pepper?recipe_id=1830843
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Plantain ingredients
- 3 large ripe plantains yellow with some black spots
- frying oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
- Lime wedges for garnish, optional
- Avocado for garnish, optional
Preparation
Peel and slice the plantains lengthwise, but not all the way through. Fry in oil until golden and tender then drain on paper towels lined plate. While the plantain is still hot, carefully use a spoon to widen the slice made before frying and shape the plantain into boats. Set aside.
Using a mortar and pestle, smash the garlic until it is minced. Set aside.
Cooking
In a pan over medium heat, add ground beef, bell peppers, onion, olives, garlic, Adobo, Sazón, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the meat is browned, or about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato sauce and vinegar and cook for 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Optionally add capers and raisins, then set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place plantain boats on a baking sheet and fill with a layer of cheese, a layer of picadillo, and top with another layer of cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving: 1boatCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Canoas de Plátanos Maduros, Picadillo, Plantain Boats, Savory Plantains, Stuffed Plantains