Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico to your dining table with this Plantain Lasagna, also known as Pastelon. This comforting dish creatively replaces traditional lasagna noodles with sweet, ripe plantains, offering a delightful twist that is both satisfying and healthy. Layers of seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and dairy-free cheese create a mouthwatering experience for family dinners or gatherings. With its easy preparation steps and versatility for various occasions, this Plantain Lasagna is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe plantains
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tbsp sazon
- 1 onion (minced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 green bell pepper (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ⅓ cup olives or capers
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups dairy-free cheese
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, adobo seasoning, and sazon.
- Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro in coconut oil until soft.
- Add seasoned beef to the skillet and cook until browned; then stir in tomato sauce and olives/capers.
- Cut plantains into strips and fry in coconut oil until golden brown.
- Layer fried plantains in the casserole dish with beaten eggs, the beef mixture, and dairy-free cheese; repeat layers as desired.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg