Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos)
Discover the magic of Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos), a deliciously unique dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors. These plantain boats are filled with a mouthwatering ground beef mixture, making them an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. With their simple preparation and customizable filling options, you can whip up this dish on busy weeknights or treat guests to something special. Plus, using plantains as a base provides a healthy, fiber-rich option that’s naturally gluten-free. Serve them topped with fresh salsa, creamy avocado, or alongside seasoned black beans for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 yellow plantains
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (separated)
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
- ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut both ends off each plantain and score the skin lengthwise.
- Coat scored plantains with avocado oil, roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and peppers until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in seasonings, tomato sauce, and broth; simmer until liquid is reduced.
- Remove roasted plantains from the oven; cut lengthwise without cutting through.
- Stuff each plantain with the beef mixture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed plantain (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg