Canoas (Stuffed Sweet Plantains)
Canoas are delicious stuffed sweet plantains filled with beef, olives, and raisins, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- oven
- pan
Ingredients
- 6 plantains ripe plantains
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ c golden raisins soaked in hot water to rehydrate
- ½ onion fine dice, use any variety
- ½ red pepper fine dice
- 2 tablespoon cilantro stems finely chopped
- ¼ c pimento stuffed green olives rough dice
- 1 teaspoon vinegar white, apple cider or red wine
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 oz queso fresco queso blanco or dried mozzarella work here
- 1 handful cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Coat plantains lightly in oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for about 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes. Check for doneness.
- In a pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with oil and salt. Once cooked, set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions, peppers, and cilantro stems, cooking until soft and translucent. Then add the cooked beef and spices.
- Toss in olives, rehydrated raisins, and vinegar, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- Once plantains are tender, slice down the center to make a canoe shape. Stuff with beef filling and top with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is browned, then top with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the plantains are ripe and adjust cooking time as necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1canoaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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