Our Favorite Piñon
1 Hr(s)
30 Min(s) Prep
30 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Got four perfectly ripened plantains? Use them to make our Healthy Living piñon. It's one tasty casserole that feeds twelve, deliciously!
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12 servings
Original recipe yields 12 servings
4 ripe plantains (2-1/2 lb.)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 pkt. seasoning with coriander and annatto
1 can (14.5 oz.) cut green beans, drained
2 whole eggs
2 egg whites
1/4 cup fat-free milk
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
2
Cut plantains lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add half the plantains; cook 1-1/2 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing and remaining plantains.
3
Add peppers, onions, olives, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining dressing to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in meat, tomato sauce and seasoning. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until meat is done, stirring occasionally.
4
Layer half each of the plantains, meat mixture, beans and cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers. Beat whole eggs, egg whites and milk with whisk until blended; pour over ingredients in baking dish. Cover.
5
Bake 30 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
Add 1/4 cup raisins to meat mixture for extra flavor.
Tip 2
Food Facts
In Puerto Rico, fresh recao leaves are used to make the classic pinon. Fresh cilantro, available in U.S. stores, is a flavorful substitute.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
You can feel good about serving this delicious main dish to family and friends. Not only does it taste great, but as a bonus it's also a good source of calcium from the cheese.
Nutrition
Calories
270
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg
28%
Sodium 570mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 26g
9%
Dietary Fibers 3g
11%
Sugars 19g
38%
Protein 23g
46%
Vitamin A
25%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
20%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
12 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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