Recipe courtesy of Francesca Chaney

Stuffed Plantains

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 20 min
Stuffed plantains are a hearty filling dish made from Caribbean and Central American staples. This signature dish at the restaurant Sol Sips is comfort food for the spirit and a satisfying meal for the body.
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Ingredients

Plantains:

4 cups water

3 ripe plantains

Beans:

1/3 cup grapeseed oil

1/4 cup chopped bell peppers  

1/4 cup chopped onions  

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes  

3 cups red kidney beans  

1 teaspoon garlic powder  

1/3 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt  

1/3 teaspoon black pepper  

1/2 teaspoon oregano  

1/2 cup coconut-based mozzarella cheese  

1/4 cup coconut-based cheddar cheese 

Directions

  1. For the plantains: Pour the water into a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Peel the plantains and cut in half horizontally, then cut each half down the middle vertically. Put the plantains into the pot and boil until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.  
  3. For the beans: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, peppers and tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the kidney beans to the skillet with the garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano. Cook the beans for 5 to 7 minutes, then add the coconut-based mozzarella and cheddar to the skillet and mix until the cheese is fully mixed in with the beans. 
  4. Strain the boiled plantains and put 4 pieces on each plate. Scoop the cooked beans and cheese onto the plantains.  

Let's Get Cooking!

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