Description
Loaded Plantain Boats are a delicious fusion of Latin-inspired comfort food featuring roasted sweet plantains stuffed with savory taco-style beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 1 lb ground beef (or shredded pork/chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced mango (optional, for sweetness)
- Sour cream or crema drizzle
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice plantains lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut through the bottom. Brush with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until soft and golden.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Stir in beef, cooking until browned. Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce; simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently press the center of each roasted plantain to create space. Fill with taco meat, then sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Add diced tomatoes, mango, sour cream drizzle, and cilantro. Serve warm with guacamole on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg