Piononos Puertorriqueños receta facil (how to make 'Piononos' stuffed ripe plantains)

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Plantains (very ripe, yellow with black spots; ends trimmed and peeled)
• 2 pieces Eggs (beaten; used to seal banana pieces and meat filling)
• 500 g Ground Meat (any ground meat of choice (beef, pork, chicken, turkey))
• 150 g Shredded Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or any good melting cheese, grated)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying banana slices)

Instructions

1. Trim and Slice Plantains

   Cut off both ends of each ripe plantain, make a shallow cut along the length, peel, then slice each plantain into four even pieces about 4 cm long.

   Time: PT5M

2. Fry Banana Slices

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the banana slices 2‑3 minutes per side until lightly golden, being careful not to burn them.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Drain

   Transfer fried slices to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

   Time: PT2M

4. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Arrange Banana Boat

   In the round baking mold, line the bottom with the thinner banana slices, then build up the thicker slices around the sides to form a circular “boat”. Leave a small central gap.

   Time: PT5M

6. Egg Seal Bottom

   Brush a small spoonful of beaten egg onto each banana piece that forms the bottom of the mold. This helps seal the fruit and keep juices inside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Season Ground Meat

   In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with salt and black pepper (add any optional spices you like). Mix until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT10M

8. Fill Boat with Meat

   Spoon the seasoned ground meat into the banana boat, filling it to about half the height.

   Time: PT3M

9. Add Cheese

   Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the meat filling.

   Time: PT2M

10. Final Egg Coat

    Brush another spoonful of beaten egg over the top of the assembled boat to help the final bake set the structure.

    Time: PT2M

11. Bake

    Place the mold in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the banana edges turn golden.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 350°F

12. Cool and Unmold

    Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then gently lift the banana boat from the mold. Slice and serve warm.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g