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Canoas de Plátano Maduro

Canoas de Plátano Maduro

Canoas de Plátano Maduro are delicious plantain boats stuffed with a savory vegetable filling, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 4 plates
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • pot
  • pan
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Plantains and Seasoning

  • 6 pieces plantain (very ripe) peeled (skin must be partially black)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to grease tray

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large red onion diced finely
  • 3 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 piece red bell pepper diced
  • 2 large eggplant washed and diced (unpeeled)
  • 6 large tomato diced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) or to taste
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon sliced chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Boil the plantains having added the salt to the water until they are fork-tender (about 15 minutes). In the meantime, grease a baking sheet with oil. Remove the plantains from the water, slice along their length, and pull apart to create the boats (discard the central 'nerve'). Place on the baking tray and set aside.

Cooking Filling

  • Heat olive oil over low heat. Add onions and cook stirring until they turn translucent. Add garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, and eggplants and mix. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are cooked through and all liquid has evaporated. Season with cayenne pepper, salt to taste, oregano, and pepper to taste.

Stuffing Plantains

  • Divide the filling between the plantains. Top with the cheddar cheese.

Baking

  • Cook in preheated oven to 350ºF (175 ºC) until cheese is bubbly and starts to turn golden brown (about 20 mins).

Serving

  • Garnish with the chives and serve.

Notes

For a vegan version, leave out cheese, or use a vegan substitute. If you don't like spicy food, don't add the cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 1649mgFiber: 11gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 3930IUVitamin C: 81.9mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Canoas de Plátano Maduro, comfort food, plantain recipe, savory dishes, vegetable filling
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