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Stuffed Plantains

Stuffed Plantains
 
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
40 min
Makes:
6

What You Need

3 ripe yellow plantains
1/2 cup  chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp.  KRAFT CALORIE-WISE Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef
2 tsp.  dried oregano leaves
1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup  KRAFT Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Place plantains in 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake 20 min. Cool. Cut in half lengthwise across “belly.” Starting at corner of one half, slide thumb in between peel and plantain. Gently lift to loosen plantain from peel, but let plantain remain in peel. Place plantain halves in baking dish; set aside.

COOK onions and garlic in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 min. Add meat and oregano; cook 10 min. or until meat is cooked through, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; add tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the cheese.

SPOON mixture evenly on top of plantain halves. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts
Bananas and plantains are not interchangeable. While they are close relatives, plantains are usually cooked before they are eaten.
Cooking Know-How
Yellow plantains are often spotted with brownish-black flecks because the sugars have begun to develop. At this stage, the plantain is more tender, but still firm, and have a creamier texture. The banana flavour is slightly more pronounced and slightly sweeter. Yellow plantains can be grilled as well as prepared in the same way as green plantains.
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Average Rating  (2)
Rated  by lorareven on 7/23/2009
" loved it! sub the GB for kolbasa, added a pinch of fresh cilantro and added some Garlic & Herb dressing so it wouldn't dry out, then topped with cheese... its got that sweet and salty kick to it my family just loves!" 
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Nutritional Information
Serving Size = 1/6 recipe (270 g)

Nutritional Information

Calories
 350
Total fat
 14 g
Saturated fat
 7 g
Cholesterol
 60 mg
Sodium
 390 mg
Carbohydrate
 35 g
Dietary fibre
 4 g
Sugars
 16 g
Protein
 23 g
Vitamin A
 15 %DV
Vitamin C
 40 %DV
Calcium
 15 %DV
Iron
 25 %DV
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