These cheese-stuffed plantain empanadas are made without flour and only 3 ingredients. They are a homemade version of Nicaraguan plantain empanadas.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
243 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cut plantain into 3 pieces with the peel left on.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add plantain pieces and boil until peel starts to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove plantains with a slotted spoon and allow to cool until easily handled. Peel and mash plantain in a bowl.
Step 3
Separate mashed plantain into 3 equal-sized balls, each the size of a golf ball. Wrap each ball with a piece of plastic wrap and press into a 6-inch round. Unwrap and place 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese in the middle of each round. Fold over and pinch the edges together.
Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and fry on the other side until lightly browned, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
