Plantain Empanadas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cut plantain, with the peel left on, into 3 pieces.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add plantain pieces; boil until peels start to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove plantains with a slotted spoon. Cool until easy enough to handle; peel. Add plantains to a bowl; mash.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Divide and shape mashed plantain into 3 golf-sized balls. Wrap each ball with 1 piece of plastic wrap; press into a 6-inch round. Unwrap plantain rounds; place 1 ½ tablespoons cheese in center of each round. Fold rounds over cheese; pinch edges together.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes; flip. Fry until other side is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain on paper towels.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (3 servings total)