Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain "Lasagna") Recipe

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Ingredients (15)

  • 4 ripe plantains, about 3 to 3 1/4 pounds
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (preferably ground round) or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning blend
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sazón flavoring blend, store-bought or homemade, optional
  • 1 small white onion, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon recaito flavoring base (store-bought or homemade), or 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 6 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Monterey jack, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

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Ingredients (13)

  • margarine 1.00 tbsp trans fat-free
  • yellow onion 0.50 diced
  • garlic 1.00 minced
  • (3–4 cloves)
  • to taste
  • russet or baking potatoes 2.00 large russet (baking) potatoes peeled and diced
  • low sodium chicken broth 32.00 oz
  • sour cream 2.00 tbsp non-fat
  • green onion (scallion) 4.00 thinly sliced
  • or use chives
  • cheddar cheese 0.33 cup shredded
  • 50% reduced-fat
  • turkey bacon 2.00 slice cooked and crumbled (optional)

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