RIPE PLANTAIN RECIPES FOR PLANTAIN LOVERS 🍌🧀

 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• Salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika to taste
• Chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions:
1. Bake or fry the ripe plantains until soft and golden.
2. Split each plantain open lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
3. Cook the beef or chicken with onion, pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
4. Fill each plantain with the meat mixture.
5. Top with shredded cheese and bake until melted.
6. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.

2. RIPE PLANTAIN LASAGNA 

Ingredients:
• 5 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup creamy white sauce or heavy cream
• Salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika

Instructions:
1. Fry or bake the plantain slices until golden.
2. Cook the ground beef with onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
3. In a baking dish, layer plantains, meat, creamy sauce, and cheese.
4. Repeat the layers and finish with plenty of cheese on top.
5. Bake at 375°F until bubbly and golden.
6. Let it rest before slicing.

3. RIPE PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 1 cup cooked shredded beef, chicken, or cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. Boil the ripe plantains until soft.
2. Mash them with butter and a little salt.
3. Take small portions and flatten into circles.
4. Fill with meat or cheese.
5. Fold and seal the edges like empanadas.
6. Fry until golden and crispy.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

4. RIPE PLANTAIN PANCAKE TOWER 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded chicken or ham
• 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch
• Salt to taste
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:
1. Mix mashed plantains with egg, flour, and salt.
2. Cook small round pancakes in a greased skillet until golden.
3. Stack the pancakes with cheese, ham, or shredded chicken between each layer.
4. Warm until the cheese melts.
5. Garnish with herbs and serve.

5. CHEESE-STUFFED RIPE PLANTAIN FRITTERS 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. Boil or bake the ripe plantains until soft.
2. Mash them and mix with egg, flour, and salt.
3. Take a portion of the mixture and place cheese in the center.
4. Close and shape into patties.
5. Fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
6. Serve hot so the cheese stays melted and gooey.

6. RIPE PLANTAIN ROLL-UPS WITH HAM AND CHEESE 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 8 slices of ham
• 8 slices of cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:
1. Slice ripe plantains lengthwise and cook until soft and golden.
2. Flatten each slice gently.
3. Add ham and cheese on top.
4. Roll tightly and place in a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella over the roll-ups.
6. Bake until the cheese melts.
7. Slice and serve warm.

7. BAKED RIPE PLANTAIN BOATS 

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup creamy sauce
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
• Chopped herbs

Instructions:
1. Bake the ripe plantains until tender and golden.
2. Split them open in the center.
3. Mix shredded chicken with vegetables, beans, corn, sauce, and seasonings.
4. Fill each plantain with the mixture.
5. Top with cheese.
6. Bake again until melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with herbs and serve.

8. PASTELÓN DE PLÁTANO MADURO 

Ingredients:
• 6 ripe plantains
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika

Instructions:
1. Boil or fry the ripe plantains until soft.
2. Mash them until smooth.
3. Cook the ground beef with onion, pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
4. In a baking dish, add a layer of mashed plantain.
5. Add the meat filling and cheese.
6. Cover with another layer of plantain.
7. Pour beaten eggs on top and add more cheese.
8. Bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly.
9. Let it rest before cutting into squares.