Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos)
Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos) are a delightful dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. These baked plantain boats are filled with savory ground beef and colorful vegetables, delivering a satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 yellow plantains
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (separated)
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp kosher salt (more for taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut ends off plantains and score the skin lengthwise; coat each with avocado oil and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and peppers until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove roasted plantains; cut a slit lengthwise without cutting through. Stuff generously with the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg