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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large ripe plantain
• 4 ½ tablespoons shredded mild Cheddar cheese

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.