Stuffed plantain cups: Easy and Satisfying Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy these delightful stuffed plantain cups filled with turkey bacon and other savory ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the plantains and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Brush the plantain halves with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the plantains for about 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the turkey bacon, cheese, bell peppers, onions, beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the plantains from the oven and scoop out some of the flesh to create cups.
- Fill the plantain cups with the turkey bacon mixture.
- Return the filled plantains to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the filling is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling by adding your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed plantain cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg