Name: Our Favorite Piñon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Latin,Spanish,Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains (2-1/2 lb.); 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided; 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; 1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 2 whole eggs; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup fat-free milk

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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.)

1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided

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

1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2 whole eggs

2 egg whites

1/4 cup fat-free milk

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350ºF.

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.

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.

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.

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

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

12%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 85mg

28%

Sodium 570mg

25%

Total Carbohydrates 26g

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.