Plantain Empanadas

Plantain Empanadas

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, with the peel left on, into 3 pieces.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Divide and shape mashed plantain into 3 golf-sized balls. Wrap each ball with a piece of plastic wrap; press into a 6-inch round. Unwrap plantain rounds; place 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese in center of each. Fold rounds over; pinch edges together.
Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes; flip. Fry until other side lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain on paper towels.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large ripe plantain
  • 4.5 tablespoons shredded mild Cheddar cheese

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