Caribbean Stuffed Plantains
Servings: 4
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups cubed sweetpotatoes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup chopped pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 can (16 ounce) chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 plantains
Instructions
- In large skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir to break into bits.
- Add sweetpotatoes, onion, pepper, celery and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, oregano, red pepper, salt and parsley; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- In skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Slice plantains lengthwise into 4 strips each. Sauté in hot oil until golden.
- Remove from heat and shape into rings. Fasten ends with toothpick. Fill center with sweetpotato filling. If desired, garnish with fresh sprigs of oregano, pineapple wedge and star fruit.
Notes
Number of servings (yield): 4
Note: used dried oregano in nutrition label calculation
Nutrition Facts
Caribbean Stuffed Plantains
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
559
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
416
mg
18
%
Potassium
1095
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
8544
IU
171
%
Vitamin C
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
39
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 1095mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8544IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 39g